Epitaph


Epitaph

Definition of Epitaph
How do you define Epitaph? What is the definition of Epitaph?
The definition of Epitaph is as follows:
 

Definition of Epitaph

An epitaph is a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument written in praise, or reflecting the life, of a deceased person.
 

 

Example of Epitaph
There are many examples of different types of poetry. An example of humorous Epitaph can be found below:
 

Example of a Humorous Epitaph !

I was born
Then I wed
Nagging Wife
Now I'm dead!

Example of a Epitaph
 

 

Forms of Poetry and Literary Terms
How do you define a couplet or a Falling Meter? And what exactly is an Iambic pentameter? We have provided a definition of poetry and literary terms together with the meaning and examples, such as the above definition of Epitaph. A helpful educational resource for those taking an English test or a University student studying English and American Literature. Each definition, such as the above definition and example of Epitaph will provide a glossary of literary terms or a dictionary with the meaning, samples, examples and the rules of specialising in each different type of poem and poetry.
 

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 Epitaph 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 Epitaph. 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.
 

Epitaph

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