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poem

/ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/

Meanings
  • noun

    A literary form consisting of lines of verse.

  • An artistic and emotional creation expressed in words.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with poem
home , groom , room , to resume
Homophones
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  1. Poem () : A literary composition.

  2. Poem () : A musical composition.


Variants
List of all variants of poem that leads to same result
poem , poems , found poem , found poems , heroic poem , heroic poems , prose poem , prose poems , prose poet , prose poets , symphonic poem , symphonic poems , tone poem , tone poems , tone poet , tone poets
Forms
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Sonnet, Haiku, Free verse, Ballad


Etymology
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From the Greek word 'poiema', meaning 'work' or 'creation'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest poem ever written is 'The Mahabharata', which contains over 200,000 verses.

  2. The shortest poem ever written is 'The Quintessence of Quintessences', which contains only two words: 'Googolplex' and 'Googolplex plus one'.

  3. Poetry was one of the earliest forms of written language.


Related Concepts
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  1. Metaphor: A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps to explain an idea or make a comparison.

  2. Imagery: The use of descriptive language to create mental images in the reader's mind.

  3. Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or situations to represent abstract ideas or concepts.


Culture
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Poetry has been a significant part of various cultures throughout history, from ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece to modern times. It has been used to express emotions, tell stories, and explore complex ideas. Poetry has influenced art, music, and literature, and has been a source of inspiration for generations.

How to Memorize "poem"

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    - Create mental images of the poet's words.
    - Visualize the emotions and feelings conveyed by the poem.

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    - Create mental associations between the words and images in the poem.
    - Use personal experiences to help remember the poem.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create acronyms or mnemonic devices to help remember the poem.
    - Use repetition and rhyme to help remember the poem.
    - Create mental images or associations to help remember the poem.


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