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as in song
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
not all poetry has to rhyme
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as in rhetoric
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way
the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King were filled with the kind of poetry that touches people of all races
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Recent Examples of poetry
My mother just wrote a book of poetry, which blew my mind because my mom has been my mom.
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Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
This moving collection of poetry and prose captures not just one woman’s search for peace but the collective desire to be connected to something much greater than herself, especially in moments of grief.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The couple had two children; Pilecki painted and wrote poetry in his free time.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Obviously this does not vitiate the whole enterprise of poetry.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
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The Vantage Roadster produces less deep, NASCAR rumble, and more the song of a high-revving DTM race car.—
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Related Stories Pope Leo XIV Chooses Papal Name with Long History 2025 Papal Conclave to Pick New Pope: Full Recap The prayer acknowledged their sins and asked for God's forgiveness, after which followed songs and a period of worship.—
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Opponents argue the laws sanction discrimination and the exclusion of a vulnerable minority group and that rhetoric produced in these debates can stigmatize the transgender community.—
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That quickly became disastrous for both sides as officials had a very public spat with one another using harsh rhetoric in front of a slew of journalists invited to cover what was initially intended to be brief opening remarks.—
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Despite sporting a cast on his right hand that prohibited him from playing guitar, Rodriguez, then 65, was in superb voice and gregarious spirit, flashing his 1000-watt grin in between verses.—
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In a video posted by a fan on TikTok, Perry, 40, broke into the second verse after fans started singing the song to her.—
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Or, there is no rhyme, reason or thought put into Trump’s word choices.—
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The Chinese writing system is almost entirely based on bad rhymes like this; Vietnamese scholars would stretch these rhymes further when adapting the Chinese system for their own use.—
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What makes the collection particularly unique is Kosann’s approach to reinventing classics—like the lockets, charms, and poesy rings that she’s reinterpreted in the past—but also Evert’s unique experience of being so connected to the tennis bracelet.—
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Kosann and Mirojnick designed three core styles for the collection: a poesy ring, a charm and a locket.—
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“Poetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetry. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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