poetics
noun/poʊˈɛtɪks/
Frequency rank: #15,459 most common English word
Meaning
The theory and study of the structure, form, and principles of poetry and literary composition.
Example sentence
Her lecture on poetics explored how rhythm and metaphor shape the meaning of a poem.
Synonyms & related words
- aesthetics
- prosody
- versification
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