Sometimes, cancer cells release substances into the bloodstream that cause symptoms that are not usually linked to cancer. For example, some cancers of the pancreas can release substances that cause blood clots in veins of the legs. Some lung cancers make hormone-like substances that raise blood calcium levels.
Main article: Meter (poetry) Prosody is the study of the meter, rhythm, and intonation of a poem. Rhythm and meter are different, although closely related. Meter is the definitive pattern established for a verse (such as iambic pentameter), while rhythm is the actual sound that results from a line of poetry.
Characteristics of Epic Poetry. 1.) The hero is a figure of great national or even cosmic importance, and represents a cultureâs heroic ideal. 2.) The setting of the poem is ample in scale, and may be worldwide, or even larger. 3.) The action involves superhuman deeds in battle. 4.) In these great actions, the gods and other supernatural beings take an interest or an active part.