Question

match the definition to the term.

1. a metrical foot composed of two accented syllables

□ pyrrhic

1. a measure in poetry that consists of two unaccented syllables

□ spondee

1. a metrical foot having one accented or long syllable followed by two unaccented or short syllables

□ dactyl

Explanation:

1. A spondee is a metrical foot with two accented syllables, so definition 1 matches "spondee".
2. A pyrrhic is a metrical foot with two unaccented syllables, so definition 2 matches "pyrrhic".
3. A dactyl is a metrical foot with one accented syllable followed by two unaccented/short syllables, so definition 3 matches "dactyl".

Answer:

1. spondee
2. pyrrhic
3. dactyl