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Iambic Pentameter

Iambic Pentameter. Meter - the rhythm established in a line of poetry, usually determined by syllables and stresses. “ iamb” – “foot”, or unstressed syllable “pent” – five

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Iambic Pentameter

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  1. Iambic Pentameter • Meter - the rhythm established in a line of poetry, usually determined by syllables and stresses. • “iamb” – “foot”, or unstressed syllable • “pent” – five • Iambic pentameter – a line of poetry that alternates unstressed syllables with stressed syllables, equaling 10 syllables per line of alternating stresses. (unstressed/stressed/unstressed/stressed…) • Sounds like a heartbeat – the meter (rhythm) of love!

  2. Cyrano de Bergerac By Edmond Rostand

  3. Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) • French Playwright known for his light and entertaining style. Cyrano was his most popular play. • His father pushed him towards law school, but he fell in love with literature and theatre in college, and became a playwright. • He wrote other plays, but Cyrano was his “one hit wonder.”

  4. The Real Cyrano • Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac (1619 - 1655) was a French duelist (swashbuckler) and satirist whom the play was based on. • The play is set in France between the years 1640-1655, when Cyrano was between 21 and 36 years old. “She wants one man made of Hercules and Cyrano” ~Spin Doctors

  5. About Cyrano • A playwright with a gift for words and a strong panache, or sense of style and flair • He loves the beautiful and intelligent Roxanne, but is insecure about pursuing her because of his appearance (his huge nose) • Most of the characters in the play were real friends or contemporaries of Cyrano "A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous, and liberal man." - Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac

  6. What do all of these have in common? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQzduf9GH8M&feature=related Hitch • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekEqEplAzDw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLC482E59AB6BFAC54 Seinfeld • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v09hscfyN-o boy meets world

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