CHAPTER I

GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENCE OF METRE AND THE STRUCTURE OF VERSE

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§ 1. Uses of the study of English metre 1 2. Object of the science of metre 1 3. Definition of rhythm 2 4. Distinction between prose and poetry 3 5. Phonetic qualities of syllables 4 6. Definition and use of the word _accent_ 4 7. Classification of accent 5 8. Marks indicating position of accent 8 9. Principles of versification and their terms 9 10. Rhyme; its twofold purpose 11 11. End-rhyme, or full-rhyme 12 12. Vocalic assonance 12 13. Alliteration 13