poetics

/poʊˈɛtɪks/
noun
  1. The study or theory of the principles and techniques of poetry.
    • The professor's lecture on modern poetics focused on free verse and experimental forms.
    • Aristotle's 'Poetics' is one of the earliest works on literary theory.
    • Her course on poetics explored how rhythm and imagery create meaning in verse.
  2. The artistic principles or style of a particular poet, group, or literary movement.
    • The anthology examines the poetics of African American writers from the Harlem Renaissance.
    • The poetics of the Romantic era emphasized emotion and nature over classical rules.
    • Each poet develops a unique poetics that shapes their choice of words and themes.
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