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to emphasise something that is close to the viewer by focussing on the subject. The term is also used in literature when a poet or writer chooses to highlight a word of phrase, using techniques such as using an unusual word or rhythm.
a line of poetry consisting of five feet, with each foot consisting of an unstressed syllable,...
lighting that accentuates contours and creates shadows. This creates a darker, ominous effect...
the most important idea in an essay, usually contained in the topic sentence of each paragraph,...
a humorous imitation of a well-known work, e.g. Roald Dahlâ??s Revolting Rhymes in which he...
a short narrative story or short novel, e.g. The Snow Goose (Gallico). Note that a novella is...