Definition of Elegy
How do you define Elegy? What is the definition of Elegy?
The definition of Elegy is as follows:
Definition of Elegy
An Elegy is
a sad and thoughtful poem lamenting the death of a
person. An example of this type of poem is Thomas
Gray's "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard."
Example of Elegy
There are many examples of different types of poetry. An example
of Elegy can be found in the poetic work of Thomas Gray
(1716-71).
Example
of Elegy - Excerpt
Elegy
Written in a Country Churchyard
by
Thomas Gray
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,
The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea,
The ploughman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Forms of Poetry and Literary Terms
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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 Elegy 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 Elegy. 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.
Elegy
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