Envoy Literary Term


Envoy Literary Term

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

Definition of Envoy Literary Term

Envoy ( Also spelled, envoi ) Literary Term is the shorter final and concluding Stanza of a poem, as in a Ballade - the word envoy refers to a postscript.
 

 

Example of Envoy Literary Term
There are many examples of different types of poetry. An example of Envoy Literary Term can be found in the poetic work of Geoffrey Chaucer.
 

Example of Envoy Literary Term

Envoy to the Clerk's Tale
by
Geoffrey Chaucer

Bihoold the murye words of the Hoost

This worthy Clerk, whan ended was his tale,
Oure Hooste seyde, and swoor, "By Goddes bones,
Me were levere than a barel ale
My wyf at hoom had herd this legende ones!
This is a gentil tale for the nones,
As to my purpos, wiste ye my wille;
But thyng that wol nat be, lat it be stille."

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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 Envoy Literary Term. 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 Envoy Literary Term 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 Envoy Literary Term 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 Envoy Literary Term. 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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