* Metrical Feet: Feet are the basic units of rhythm in poetry. They usually consist of a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Common feet include iambs (unstressed/stressed), trochees (stressed/unstressed), spondees (stressed/stressed), and anapests (unstressed/unstressed/stressed).
* Line Length: Line length is measured in the number of metrical feet. For example, a line with five iambs is called a pentameter.
* Your Description: Your description doesn't fit a standard metrical foot because it focuses on the total number of syllables (10) rather than the pattern of stress.
Possible Interpretations
* Free Verse: It's possible you are describing a line of free verse poetry, which doesn't follow strict rules of meter or rhyme.
* Unusual Meter: There could be unusual meters that haven't been named. However, it's rare for meters to deviate from the traditional patterns.
To identify the meter:
* Analyze the rhythm: Look for patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in the poem you are interested in.
* Consider the line length: Count the number of syllables per line.
* Research: Consult a poetry dictionary or website for information on different metrical patterns.