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  1. Tercet - Definition and Examples - Poem Analysis

    A tercet is a stanza or grouping of three lines in a poem, often connected by rhyme or rhythm. Tercets can stand alone or function as part of a larger structure, such as in the villanelle or …

  2. Tercet - Examples and Definition of Tercet - Literary Devices

    Tercet definition with examples. Tercet is a three-lined verse, or a group, or unit of three lines, commonly used in poetry.

  3. Tercet - Wikipedia

    The tercet was introduced into English poetry by Sir Thomas Wyatt in the 16th century. It was employed by Shelley and is the form used in Byron 's The Prophecy of Dante.

  4. TERCET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    TERCET definition: a group of three lines rhyming together or connected by rhyme with the adjacent group or groups of three lines. See examples of tercet used in a sentence.

  5. Tercet | The Poetry Foundation

    Glossary of Poetic Terms Tercet A poetic unit of three lines, rhymed or unrhymed. Thomas Hardy’s “The Convergence of the Twain” rhymes AAA BBB; Ben Jonson’s “On Spies” is a …

  6. tercet noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...

    Definition of tercet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. Terza rima/Tercet at a glance : Poetry through the Ages

    The tercet is a three-line stanza, often rhyming, that constitutes the core of a variety of poetic expressions, including terza rima, sonnets, odes, cantos, and villanelles. The tercet gives …

  8. Tercet Definition - English 10 Key Term | Fiveable

    A tercet is a three-line stanza in poetry, often used to create a specific rhythm, rhyme scheme, or thematic unity. It is a common structural element in various poetic forms and can stand alone …

  9. TERCET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'tercet' tercet in British English (ˈtɜːsɪt , tɜːˈsɛt ) noun a group of three lines of verse that rhyme together or are connected by rhyme with adjacent groups of three lines

  10. TERCETS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Share Kids Definition tercet noun ter· cet ˈtər-sət : a unit or group of three lines of verse