Robert Frost once said how “poetry is what gets lost in translation,” that it is the specific properties of words and the sounds of speech which meld together to create a memorable experience. In this class, we’ll explore the linguistic properties of the English language that can be used for poetic effect, from speech sounds and syntax to rhetorical devices, rhyme, and prosody. These techniques should be equally helpful whether you’re crafting poetry in and of itself, or would simply like your prose to flow more easily.
