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aubade
[Substantiv]

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

aubade, morgonmusik

aubade, morgonmusik

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ballad
[Substantiv]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

ballad, visa

ballad, visa

Ex: ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .
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abecedarian
[Substantiv]

a type of poem or acrostic in which each line, stanza, or word begins with the successive letters of the alphabet

abecedar, alfabetisk poesi

abecedar, alfabetisk poesi

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acrostic
[Substantiv]

a poem or other piece of writing in which certain letters of each line, usually the initial letters, spell out a word or phrase

akrostikon, akrostichon

akrostikon, akrostichon

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concrete poetry
[Substantiv]

a poem in which the words or letters are arranged on the page in a visual pattern or shape that reflects the meaning or theme of the poem

konkret poesi, konkret dikt

konkret poesi, konkret dikt

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didactic
[adjektiv]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didaktisk, undervisande

didaktisk, undervisande

Ex: While some didactic literature for its educational value , others prefer works that focus more on storytelling and character development .
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dirge
[Substantiv]

a slow song or hymn sung traditionally at a funeral, showing grief or lamentation

dödsångest, klagosång

dödsångest, klagosång

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dramatic monologue
[Substantiv]

a poem in the narrative or speech form, in which the speaker's character is revealed while describing a situation or a series of events

dramatisk monolog, dramatisk ångestmonolog

dramatisk monolog, dramatisk ångestmonolog

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eclogue
[Substantiv]

a form of poetry that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically consisting of a short, pastoral poem or dialogue between two shepherds

ekloge, pastoralpoem

ekloge, pastoralpoem

Ex: The pastoral eclogue served as a literary escape from the complexities of urban society, offering readers a glimpse into an idealized world of harmony and tranquility.
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ecopoetry
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that explores and celebrates the natural world, often expressing concerns about environmental degradation

ekopoesi, vårdande poesi

ekopoesi, vårdande poesi

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elegy
[Substantiv]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

elegin, klagan

elegin, klagan

Ex: Through elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .
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elliptical
[adjektiv]

a style of writing that employs brevity, omission, or suggestion, often omitting words, phrases, or entire sections of a sentence

elliptisk, kortfattad

elliptisk, kortfattad

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epic
[Substantiv]

a long poem in narrative form giving an account of the extraordinary deeds and adventures of a nation's heroes or legends

epos, storslagna verk

epos, storslagna verk

Ex: The poet's latest work is an epic celebrating the founding of a legendary kingdom.
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epigram
[Substantiv]

a short poem or phrase that expresses a single thought satirically, often ending in a clever or humorous way

epigram, skämtvers

epigram, skämtvers

Ex: The writer used epigram to sum up his views on marriage with a humorous twist .
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epithalamium
[Substantiv]

a type of poem that celebrates a wedding or marriage, typically composed in honor of the bride and groom

epithalamium, äktenskapspoesi

epithalamium, äktenskapspoesi

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epyllion
[Substantiv]

a type of narrative poem that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically characterized by a brief and highly polished style, an episodic or fragmentary structure, and a focus on erotic or romantic themes

epyllion, berättelsepoem

epyllion, berättelsepoem

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folk ballad
[Substantiv]

a type of narrative poem or song that is traditionally passed down through oral tradition and often tells a story of adventure, love, tragedy, or other dramatic events

folksång, folkballad

folksång, folkballad

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gnomic
[adjektiv]

expressing general truths or aphorisms about life, often in a didactic or instructional tone, and frequently employing metaphors, paradoxes, and other literary devices to convey its meaning

gnomisk, aforiskt

gnomisk, aforiskt

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Horatian ode
[Substantiv]

a type of poem that follows the structure and style of the odes written by the ancient Roman poet Horace, characterized by a relatively simple and informal tone, a personal and reflective voice, and a focus on themes of nature, love, and everyday life

horatiansk ode, horatiansk dikt

horatiansk ode, horatiansk dikt

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hymn
[Substantiv]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

hymn, psalm

hymn, psalm

Ex: The choir performed a hymn during the Easter celebration .
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lament
[Substantiv]

a song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death

klagan, elegisk sång

klagan, elegisk sång

Ex: The novel included lament from the protagonist that highlighted their deep sense of loss .
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limerick
[Substantiv]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

limrico, limerick

limrico, limerick

Ex: The book was filled limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .
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lyric
[Substantiv]

a usually short form of poetry expressing personal feelings and thoughts

lyrik, lyrisk dikt

lyrik, lyrisk dikt

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madrigal
[Substantiv]

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal, madrigall

madrigal, madrigall

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mock-heroic
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that employs the style and language of epic or heroic poetry to satirize or parody a trivial or mundane subject, often using irony, exaggeration, and other comedic devices to create a humorous effect

parodi-epos, heroisk parodi

parodi-epos, heroisk parodi

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nonsense verse
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that uses humorous and nonsensical language and ideas to create a playful and often absurd effect, frequently employing invented words, nonsense rhymes, and illogical or surreal imagery

nonsensvers, nonsensdikter

nonsensvers, nonsensdikter

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occasional poetry
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that is written to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a wedding, a birthday, a holiday, or a political or social event

skämtpoesi, tillfällig poesi

skämtpoesi, tillfällig poesi

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light poetry
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that is intended to be entertaining and humorous, often focusing on everyday life, romantic relationships, social interactions, and other lighthearted themes

lätt poesi, lättsam poesi

lätt poesi, lättsam poesi

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ode
[Substantiv]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

ode, hyllning

ode, hyllning

Ex: ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery .
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palinode
[Substantiv]

a type of poem in which the poet retracts or recants a statement made in an earlier poem

palinod, widerruf

palinod, widerruf

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panegyric
[Substantiv]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panegyrik, hyllning

panegyrik, hyllning

Ex: At the funeral , a panegyric was read aloud , celebrating the deceased 's lifelong dedication to education .
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pastoral
[Substantiv]

a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

pastoral, pastorallyrik

pastoral, pastorallyrik

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Pindaric ode
[Substantiv]

a type of lyric poem characterized by a complex structure, elaborate metaphors, and a celebratory tone

pindarisk ode, pindarisk dikt

pindarisk ode, pindarisk dikt

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slam
[Substantiv]

a poetry competition in which contestants recite their poems and the audience chooses the winner

poesitävling, slam

poesitävling, slam

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verbless poetry
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that omits or minimizes the use of verbs, relying instead on adjectives, nouns, and other descriptive language to create vivid and sensory imagery

verbfri poesi, verbless poesi

verbfri poesi, verbless poesi

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crown of sonnets
[Substantiv]

a poetic form consisting of seven sonnets, in which the last line of each sonnet is repeated as the first line of the next, and the final line of the seventh sonnet is the same as the first line of the first sonnet

sonettkrans, sonettkransform

sonettkrans, sonettkransform

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found poetry
[Substantiv]

a type of poetry that is created by taking pre-existing, non-poetic texts, such as advertisements, newspaper articles, or even grocery lists, and transforming them into a poetic form

återfunnen poesi, funnit poesi

återfunnen poesi, funnit poesi

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haiku
[Substantiv]

a Japanese poem with three unrhymed lines that have five, seven and five syllables each

haiku, haiku-dikt

haiku, haiku-dikt

Ex: She recited haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms .
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tanka
[Substantiv]

a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines, with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7

tanka, tanka-dikt

tanka, tanka-dikt

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syllabic
[adjektiv]

(of verse) using a specific number of syllables per line or stanza, rather than relying on a specific meter or rhyme scheme

syllabisk, syllabär

syllabisk, syllabär

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sonnet
[Substantiv]

a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

sonett, sonettform

sonett, sonettform

Ex: She wrote sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .
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a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

shakespeareansk sonett, sonett av Shakespeare

shakespeareansk sonett, sonett av Shakespeare

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blank verse
[Substantiv]

a verse without rhyme, especially one with ten syllables and five stresses, known as an iambic pentameter

otaktat vers, blanka verser

otaktat vers, blanka verser

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clerihew
[Substantiv]

a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines

clerihew, clerihew-dikt

clerihew, clerihew-dikt

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