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“This is powerful course by far sighted visionary and oracle. I awakened to state of delirium after a single session of poetry lesson. The muses answered my pleas and now I possess the magics of ancient bard. This very powerful and life affirming. High recommend, I subbort yes"


 

Chad McMann, Bodybuilder

I'd like to review the Sonnet course I recently took. Despite not having a natural poetic inclination, this course proved to be eye-opening and insightful. Marin's teaching method is both informative and engaging, and her patience was commendable.
In summary, my experience in this course was exceptional. Marin's unique teaching style simplifies even complex concepts, making it accessible to writers of all levels. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their writing and communication skills, especially in the corporate world where clear communication is crucial.

Mike Shulman Jr. , Network Security Consultant

“This was great! More than poetry, it was an ancient art craft that gives the mind a structure to express itself. Within that structure, I learned more about myself and connected to the wisdom of the ages. Marin offers in-person one2one coaching sessions for those interested in the therapeutic practice of sonnet writing."

Lisa Ralston, Yoga Instructor

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“This course has given me a great advantage in my career. From public speaking to composing an effective missive, the basics of great rhetoric are here to be found. It's been a great joy to be instructed with such care by a wonderful teacher in the arts of sonnet composition. I can truly say my life has been improved by taking this wonderful course!"

Juan Gonzalez, Translator

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"Interesting, inspiring, easy to comprehend."

Mike

Masculine and Feminine Rhymes

masculine ends in a      stress ( / ), feminine in
a non-stress ( _ )                               

Anapest 

A foot with three
syllables:
non-stressed ( _ )               
non-stressed ( _ )               
stressed ( / )

Amphibrach

A foot with three
syllables:
non-stress ( _ )                 
stress ( / )                   
non-stress ( _ )

Dactyl

A foot with three syllables:
stressed ( / )                 
non-stressed ( _ )         
non-stressed ( _ )

Amphimacer

A foot with three syllables:
stressed ( /)                 
non-stressed ( _ )            
stressed ( /)          

Iamb

A foot with two syllables:
non-stressed ( _ )             
stressed ( / )                   
The basic foot for sonnets
and
heroic verse

Iambic Pentameter

penta = five
meter = measures

Iambic Pentameter is five
iambs in a row.
                       
They are the building blocks
of sonnets (in English)

Trochee

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A foot with two syllables:
stressed ( / )                 
non-stressed ( _ )     
   
The opposite of the iamb

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