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poetics

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //poʊˈɛtɪks// UK //pəʊˈɛtɪks// po·et·ics

n. the study of how poetry works. It looks at things like rhythm, sound, and how words are put together to create meaning.

n. the study of the nature, forms, and principles of poetry. Often involves the analysis of literary devices, structure, and the aesthetic qualities of language.


SIMPLE

She is studying the poetics of modern American poetry.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor's lecture focused on the poetics of the sonnet, explaining how its strict structure influences the poet's message.

COMPLEX

By examining the poetics of the era, scholars can trace how shifts in linguistic style reflected broader social and political changes within the community.

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