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Intermittent verse

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

Poetry marked by irregular lineation, pauses, or broken rhythms that disrupt flow

Detailed Definition
Intermittent verse is poetry marked by irregular appearances of lines or stanzas, creating pauses or gaps that alter pacing. This can evoke suspense, fragmentation, or non-linear movement in the reader’s experience.
Example
Example in poetry:
Poem with sporadic lines scattered on the page; Verses appearing at irregular intervals; Unpredictable rhythm between stanzas; Alternating verse bursts and silences.
Additional Notes
Intermittent verse alternates poetic and non-poetic elements (e.g., prose, data). Related to mixed-measure form and screen verse. Creates tension between modes—ensure transitions serve meaning, not just novelty or fragmentation.
Also Known As
Scattered verse Sporadic lines Fragmentary rhythm Irregular verse pattern Flicker verse
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