| Help in the use of Meter
Hi,
I am hoping to take up ext2 english when i start my HSC proper, and for my major work i am proposing to write a "small" epic poem (about the same length as Rime of the Ancient Mariner). Does anyone have any thoughts/advice on what form of meter would be appropriate? I am not going to use rhyme.
Within this, does anyone have any advice on how to use the suggested meter? Use of enjambment, placement of the caesura, etc.
I have 2 which i have considered:
iambic pentameter or a dactylic form of meter. I am interested in the latter, so is there any specific advice on use of dactyls?
Advice/help etc appreciated.
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