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= Alcaic stanza
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The Alcaic stanza is a type of poetic form that originates from ancient Greek poetry, specifically associated with the poet Alcaeus of Mytilene. It is known for its distinctive metrical structure, which consists of four verses (or lines) that follow a specific syllable pattern. The traditional Alcaic stanza is structured as follows: 1. The first line has 11 syllables. 2. The second line has 11 syllables.