Key term for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation, used in Literary Context.
The rhythmic, metrical pattern (long-short-short) used in epic poetry to create a grand, serious pace appropriate for warfare.
Dactylic hexameter appears in OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation revision content for War and Warfare, especially Literary Context and Literary Context.
Create a free account to access OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation revision notes, track progress, and practise related key terms.
