literary form
[/ˈlɪt.ə.rer.i fɔːrm/]
nounpl: literary forms
forma literária
1. A distinctive structural pattern or genre used in literature, characterized by specific conventions, techniques, and aesthetic principles
The sonnet is a literary form that consists of fourteen lines with a specific rhyme scheme.
O soneto é uma forma literária que consiste em quatorze versos com um esquema de rima específico.
2. The external structure or arrangement of words and lines in a written work
Poetry and prose are two distinct literary forms.
A poesia e a prosa são duas formas literárias distintas.
3. The artistic method or technique employed to express ideas in written composition
The epistolary literary form uses letters to tell the story.
A forma literária epistolar utiliza cartas para contar a história.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'forma literária' is primarily used in academic, educational, and critical contexts. It's essential terminology in literature courses, literary criticism, and publishing. The concept emphasizes how different genres (romance, conto, poesia, drama) follow specific conventions and structural patterns that define them within literary tradition.
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