Here's a breakdown:
* Foot: A metrical unit in poetry, typically consisting of a specific combination of stressed and unstressed syllables.
* Two or three syllables: The number of syllables within a foot can vary. Common types of feet include:
* Iamb: Unstressed, Stressed (e.g., "a-bove)
* Trochee: Stressed, Unstressed (e.g., "dai-ly")
* Spondee: Stressed, Stressed (e.g., "heart-break)
* Anapest: Unstressed, Unstressed, Stressed (e.g., "in-ter-rupt)
* Dactyl: Stressed, Unstressed, Unstressed (e.g., "mer-ri-ly")
The specific combination and arrangement of feet determine the overall rhythm and meter of a poem.