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Nov 24, 2025 · Poetry is complex and resists a simple definition. Generally speaking, however, poetry is a type of artistic literature that involves using language, sound, and rhythm to stir the …

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Poetry uses forms and conventions to suggest differential interpretations of words, or to evoke emotive responses. The use of ambiguity, symbolism, irony, and other stylistic elements of …

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