Literature

Literature

Of or pertaining to the art of writing in any form or style, most especially published works.

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tragedy

Literature; Poetry

A medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great person; a drama, usually in verse, portraying a conflict between a strong-willed protagonist and a ...

tragic hero

Literature; Poetry

See hamartia

tribrach

Literature; Poetry

A metrical foot of three short syllables.

trimeter

Literature; Poetry

A line of verse consisting of three metrical feet or three dipodies.

tone

Literature; Poetry

The poet's or persona's attitude in style or expression toward the subject, e.g., loving, ironic, bitter, pitying, fanciful, solemn, etc. Tone can also refer to the overall mood ...