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poetics

po·et·ics [ pō éttiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. basic principles of poetry: the literary or philosophical study of the basic principles, forms, and techniques of poetry, or of imaginative writing in general ( takes a singular verb )

2.  (plural po·et·ics) treatise on poetry: a treatise on the nature or principles of poetry

3. way of composing poem: the art or technique of writing poetry ( takes a plural verb )

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