poetry
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Found alongside Peglar's seaman's certificate, they contain poetry as well as what appear to be descriptions of events that unfolded during the expedition.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
When actors understand what they’re saying, audiences tend to catch their characters’ drift while absorbing poetry that’s still at the root of the English language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
There are many extraordinary memoirs of the European avant-garde, but Hemingway brings a unique poetry to his account of the golden years between the wars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Until the 17th century, most writers in Western Europe knew Homer’s poetry only secondhand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The merchant’s crown was greed dressed up as poetry.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing poetry
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Literary Genres - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Literary Genres - Introductory
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