Definition: Meter in poetry isn't the length of something, it's the stressed or unstressed syllables of a line in a poem.
Example:
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
(da Dum da Dum da Dum da Dum da Dum)
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
(da Dum da Dum da Dum da Dum da Dum)
Significance: Meter is important in poetry because it can use to attract readers and is way better than listen to a natural meter than a irregular meter.This way the poet wouldn't make the listener/reader stop and consider the message behind the poem when using irregular rhythms.
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