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poetry in Latin

poetry in Latin is poesis — poetry means literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.

poetry in Latin

poesis
noun
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

What does "poetry" mean?

  1. noun Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
    "She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry."
  2. noun A quality of beauty or emotional depth found in something, whether or not it's literally written.
    "There was a kind of poetry in the way the dancers moved together."
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poetry in a sentence

  • She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry.
  • There was a kind of poetry in the way the dancers moved together.

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What is "poetry" in Latin?

"poetry" in Latin is poesis. poetry means: Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.

How do you use "poetry" in a sentence?

Example: "She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry." In Latin, "poetry" is poesis.

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