"Hypermeter" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Hypermeter" Meaning

Hypermeter refers to a unit of poetic meter that is equal to two feet or more. In other words, it is a group of feet in a line of poetry that forms a unit of rhythmic structure. Typically, hypermeter is used in combination with other poetic devices, such as syllable count, stress, and caesura, to create a specific rhythm or pattern in a poem.

"Hypermeter" Examples

Hypermeter

Definition:

Hypermeter is a poetic term that refers to a metrical foot consisting of six or more syllables.

Examples:

In Shakespeare's sonnets, the hypermeter is often used to create a sense of tension and drama. (Example: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?")
The hypermeter in this stanza of a sonnet by John Donne adds to the sense of urgency and passion. (Example: "Farewell, thou art too dear for my possessing,")
The use of hypermeter in this sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning creates a sense of longing and yearning. (Example: "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...")
The poet's masterful use of hypermeter in this ode to a nightingale creates a sense of atmospheric and introspective mood. (Example: "My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains")
The hypermeter in this poem by Emily Dickinson creates a sense of introspection and contemplation. (Example: "Because I could not stop for Death, he kindly stopped for me")