About The Word Scansion
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Scansion
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What's The Definition Of Scansion?
[n] analysis of verse into metrical patterns
Synonyms | Synonyms for Scansion: Related Terms | Find terms related to Scansion: See Also | beat | cadence | measure | meter Scansion In Webster's Dictionary \Scan"sion\, n. [L. scansio, fr. scandere, scansum, to
climb. See {Scan}.] (Pros.)
The act of scanning; distinguishing the metrical feet of a
verse by emphasis, pauses, or otherwise.
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