poetics
nounfeminine/pu.ɛˈti.kɐ/medium
po·é·ti·ca
Definition
The art or technique of composing poetry; the qualities characteristic of poetry.
Aristotle's 'Poetics' is a foundational work of literary theory.
Her writing explores the poetics of memory and loss.
Common collocations
poetic languagepoetic licensepoetic imagery
Etymology
Do latim 'poetĭca', do grego 'poiētikḗ'.