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poetics

/pəˈɒtɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does poetics mean?

noun

The study of the nature of poetry and the use of language in a poetic manner. It involves the analysis of poetic devices, such as metaphor, simile, and imagery, and the ways in which they contribute to the overall effect of a poem.

Example

"The professor's lecture on poetics explored the use of symbolism in T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'."

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