The Metrical Structure of Some Selected Modified English Haiku Poems: A Phonological Study
The present study attempts to analyze word stress patterns and phrasal stress patterns of some English haiku poems according to Hayes’s (1995) metrical theory. The use of this theory at the word and phrasal levels of numerous languages has demonstrated its universality. According to this theory, it...
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| Language: | Arabic |
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Unviversity of Kufa, Faculty of Arts
2025-06-01
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| Series: | آداب الكوفة |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kufa_arts/article/view/13351 |
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| Summary: | The present study attempts to analyze word stress patterns and phrasal stress patterns of some English haiku poems according to Hayes’s (1995) metrical theory. The use of this theory at the word and phrasal levels of numerous languages has demonstrated its universality. According to this theory, it is possible to show the rhythmic pattern of stressed syllables, feet, words, and phrases using the metrical grids and a number of principles and parameters. The study tries to answer the following two questions: Is the metrical theory applicable to the analysis of the syllables, stress and the rhythmic patterns of English haiku poems? How do English haiku poets deviate from the strict 5-7-5 structure in writing their haiku poems? Haiku is defined as “a Japanese verse form consisting of seventeen syllables in three lines of five, seven and five syllables respectively” (Cuddon, 1984, p. 300). This study analyzes four English haiku poems according to the parametric metrical theory, these four poems follow the modern style, the first two are written by the American poet Bob Boldman and the other two are composed by the American poetess Jane Reichhold. The study achieved the following findings: The parametric metrical theory can be used to analyze haikus by applying its stress principles and parameters and its adherence to metrical rules. In summary, this theory effectively demonstrates how the rhythmic flow of haiku lines can be illustrated using metrical grids that show stress alternation in each line and the implementation of specific metrical rules.
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| ISSN: | 1994-8999 2664-469X |