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poetics
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pu.ɛˈti.kɐ/po·é·ti·ca
Definition
1The art or technique of composing poetry; the qualities characteristic of poetry.
Usage examples
“Aristotle's 'Poetics' is a foundational work of literary theory.”
“Her writing explores the poetics of memory and loss.”
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poetic languagepoetic licensepoetic imagery