Definition

A set of three lines of poetry that often rhyme together or with another set of three lines.

Example

The poem was structured in tercets, giving it a unique rhythm and flow.

Conversation

Have you ever tried writing a poem using a tercet?

No, I haven't! What's a tercet?

It's a group of three lines in poetry, often with a nice rhyme scheme.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tercet → It is formed from "ter" (from Latin "tertius", meaning third) and "-cet" (a diminutive suffix). The word "tercet" refers to a stanza or group of three lines in poetry, indicating its structure as a third grouping.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'third' ('ter') to remember that a 'tercet' is a group of three lines in poetry.

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