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Duplex poem

Form
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A poetic form featuring interlocking couplets with repeated lines

Detailed Definition
Duplex poem: A contemporary poetic form created by Jericho Brown that combines elements of the sonnet, ghazal, and blues. Each duplex consists of seven couplets where the second line of each couplet becomes the first line of the next, creating a chain-like structure with specific repetition patterns and thematic progression.
Example
Example in poetry:
Jericho Brown's duplex form combining elements of sonnet, ghazal, and blues; poems where the last line of each stanza becomes the first line of the next; interlocking verse forms; contemporary experimental forms linking stanzas
Additional Notes
Contemporary form invented by Jericho Brown; combines elements of sonnet, ghazal, and blues; features interlocking repetitions between stanzas; each stanza's last line becomes the next stanza's first; creates a cascading, meditative effect
Also Known As
Linked form Chain verse Interlocking stanza poem Duplex (form)
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