ENG1516
ASSIGNMENT 03 2023 S1
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QUESTION 1
1.1. Define “poetry” in your own words. (2)
Poetry is a literary art form that can be written, spoken, or performed. It focuses on the
aesthetics of language. It is usually composed in verse and is concerned with evoking
an image or emotion. Poetry makes liberal use of literary devices, such as alliteration
and metaphor. It is the musicality of language, the rendering of abstract thoughts, ideas,
and emotions, rendered with words and sounds. It is pictures painted with words.
ASSIGNMENT 03 2023 S1
Preview
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define “poetry” in your own words. (2)
Poetry is a literary art form that can be written, spoken, or performed. It focuses on the
aesthetics of language. It is usually composed in verse and is concerned with evoking
an image or emotion. Poetry makes liberal use of literary devices, such as alliteration
and metaphor. It is the musicality of language, the rendering of abstract thoughts, ideas,
and emotions, rendered with words and sounds. It is pictures painted with words.
