Euphony


Euphony

Definition of Euphony Literary Term
How do you define Euphony? What is the definition of Euphony?
The definition of Euphony is as follows:
 

Definition of Euphony Literary Term

Euphony is derives from Greek meaning "good sound". Euphony is refers to pleasant spoken sound that is created by smooth consonants such as "ripple'. Euphony is an agreeable sound reflected in the phonetic quality of poetic words.
 

 

Example of Euphony in a poem
There are many examples of different types of poetry. An example of Euphony in the following poetic work by John Keats
 

Example of Euphony in a Poem - Excerpt

To Autumn
by
John Keats

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;

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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 Euphony. 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 Euphony 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 Euphony 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 Euphony. 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.
 

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