University of Pennsylvania
Rhythm and Meter in English Poetry
Discusses the terminology needed to understand rhythm and meter in English poetry including the following terms: stressed and unstressed syllables, iambs, trochees, spondees, anapests, dactyls, monometer, dimeter, trimeter, tetrameter,...
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Meter
"Meter" in poetry is defined on this webpage. The different types of meter are explained and examples are given.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Meter & Scansion
Handout from the Purdue University writing lab that explains poetic meter and scansion. Explains several terms, including the following: syllabic, accentual, accentual-syllabic, quantitative, scansion, accented, unaccented, poetic foot,...
Other
Rgs: Rhythm, Meter, and Scansion Made Easy
This page was created by a 5th and 6th-grade teacher "As a quick reference for [his] students when studying rhythm," although older students could easily use it too. The following terms are defined: rhythm, meter, scansion, iamb,...
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.