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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