Associations to the word «Scansion»

Wiktionary

SCANSION, noun. The rhythm or meter of a line or verse.
SCANSION, noun. The act of analysing the meter of poetry.
SCANSION, verb. (of text) Put into a rhythmic form or meter.
SCANSION, verb. (by extension) Impose patterns on.

Dictionary definition

SCANSION, noun. Analysis of verse into metrical patterns.

Wise words

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
Plutarch