Definition of Cacophony
How do you define Cacophony? What is the definition of Cacophony?
The definition of Cacophony is as follows:
Definition of Cacophony
Cacophony is
a technique which was used by the famous poet and
author Lewis Carroll. Lewis Carroll makes use of
cacophony in the poem 'Jabberwocky' by using an
unpleasant spoken sound created by clashing
consonants. The word cacophony originates from the
Greek word meaning "bad sound". The term in poetry
refers to the use of words that combine sharp,
harsh, hissing, or unmelodious sounds.
Example of Cacophony
There are many examples of different types of poetry. An example
of Cacophony can be found in the poetic work of zzzz.
Example
of Cacophony - Excerpt
Jabberwocky
by
Lewis Carroll
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
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Forms of Poetry and Literary Terms
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is an Iambic pentameter? We have provided a definition of poetry
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Definition of Poetry
Poetry is piece of literature written by a poet in meter or
verse expressing various emotions which are expressed by the use
of variety of techniques including metaphors, similes and
onomatopoeia. The emphasis on the aesthetics of language and the
use of techniques such as repetition, meter and rhyme are what
are commonly used to distinguish poetry from prose. Poems often make heavy use of imagery and word
association to quickly convey emotions. An example of Cacophony is
detailed above.
Structure of Poetry
The structure used in poems varies with different types of
poetry and can be seen in the above example of Cacophony. The structural elements include the line, couplet,
strophe and stanza. Poets combine the use of language and a
specific structure to create imaginative and expressive work.
The structure used in some Poetry types are also used when
considering the visual effect of a finished poem. The structure
of many types of poetry result in groups of lines on the
page which enhance the poem's composition.
Cacophony
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