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