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Theodore, Mary Felicia – 1976
This volume defines, explains, and traces the origins of figures of speech and style in poetry. Using examples from the works of Shakespeare, Goldsmith, Byron, Emerson, and countless other poets--well known or obscure, such forms as similies, analogies, prosopopeia, metonomy, and many others are described. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Definitions, Etymology, Figurative Language, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPerrine, Laurence – English Journal, 1971
A discussion of how a poem tells us through a more or less emotional reaction, something that cannot be said." (Author/RD)
Descriptors: Definitions, Figurative Language, Imagery, Language Role
