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poetical

/pəʊˈɛtɪkl̩/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to poetry or poets.


Antonyms

prosaic
Rhymes
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artificial , musical , attractive , rational , emotional
Variants
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poetical , poetically , poeticalness , poeticalnesses
Etymology
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From Old French poétique, from poète 'poet'.


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  1. The word 'poetical' comes from the Old French word 'poétique', which means 'pertaining to poetry'.

  2. The term 'poetical' was first used in English in the 14th century.

  3. Poetry has been an important form of artistic expression throughout history, with some of the earliest known poems dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia.


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

  2. Metaphor: A figure of speech that compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.


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In literature, the term 'poetical' is used to describe language that is rich in imagery, emotion, and metaphor, often found in poetry. It can also refer to a person who is skilled in writing poetry or who has a poetic sensibility. In art, poetical refers to works that evoke strong emotional responses and inspire imagination.

How to Memorize "poetical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a poet sitting at their desk, surrounded by books and papers, with a quill pen in their hand. Visualize the words flowing from their mind and onto the page, creating beautiful and evocative poetry.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'poetical' with the image of a sunset, with its beautiful colors and peaceful atmosphere.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym P.O.E.T.I.C.A.L.: P - Person, O - Observation, E - Emotion, T - Tone, I - Imagery, C - Creativity, A - Audience, L - Language.


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