Quote by Helen Dunmore

Writing poetry makes you intensely conscious of how words sound, both aloud and inside the head of the reader. You learn the weight of words and how they sound to the ear.

Writing poetry makes you intensely conscious of how words so

Summary

This quote highlights the impact and significance of writing poetry. It suggests that engaging in poetic expression helps individuals develop a heightened awareness of the auditory aspect of language. Through the process of crafting poetry, writers become acutely conscious of the way words resonate orally, both when spoken aloud and as they resonate internally within the reader's mind. This practice deepens their understanding of the tone, rhythm, and musicality of language, enhancing their ability to convey meaning and evoke emotions through carefully chosen and arranged words.

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Poetry

By Helen Dunmore

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