what is a cadence in poetry
Cadence refers to the rhythmic or musical elements of a poem. You can think of it as the thing that makes poetry sound like poetry. Whereas meter refers to the regular elements of rhythmâthe beats, accents, and feetâcadence refers to the momentary variations in rhythm, like when a line speeds up or slows down. Poets often repeat or contrast certain cadences to create a more interesting sound than regular old prose.