Bob and wheel

The "Bob and Wheel" is a poetic device used in Middle English literature, particularly in the alliterative poetry of the 14th century. It is most famously found in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," attributed to the Pearl Poet. The structure of the Bob and Wheel consists of two main parts: 1. **The "Bob"**: This is a short line, typically consisting of two or three stressed syllables.