Polyphonic prose is a kind of free verse, except that it is still freer. Polyphonic makes full use of cadence, rime, alliteration, assonance. (Amy Lowell)

Polyphonic prose is a kind of free verse, except that it is still freer. Polyphonic makes full use of cadence, rime, alliteration, assonance.

Amy Lowell

Related topics

alliteration cadence free freer full kind use

Related quotes

Good authors, too, who once knew better words Now only use four-letter words Writing prose - Anything goes. View quote
Cole Porter
I'm full of fears and I do my best to avoid difficulties and any kind of complications. I like everything around me to be clear as crystal and completely calm. View quote
Alfred Hitchcock
A great actor is independent of the poet, because the supreme essence of feeling does not reside in prose or in verse, but in the accent with which it is delivered. View quote
Lee Strasberg
Every contrivance of man, every tool, every instrument, every utensil, every article designed for use, of each and every kind, evolved from a very simple beginnings. View quote
Robert Collier
Houses are built to live in, not to look on therefore, let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had. View quote
Francis Bacon