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Dissonance Defined
A mingling or union of harsh, inharmonious sounds, often used deliberately for effect, as in the lines from Whitman's "The Dalliance of Eagles:"
The clinching interlocking claws, a living, fierce, gyrating wheel,
Four beating wings, two beaks, a swirling mass tight grappling,
In tumbling turning clustering loops, straight downward falling,
Sidelight: The term, dissonance, can also refer to any elements of a poem which are discordant in the context of their use.
Sidelight: Although often considered synonymous with cacophony, the term dissonance more strongly implies a deliberate choice.
(Contrast Euphony)
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New poetry from Olds, Giscombe, McLane
Published October 5, 2008, 12:42 am, San Francisco Chronicle
Poet Sharon Olds observes and records with the acuity and artistry - as opposed to artfulness - readers rightly expect from this prolific, prize-winning San Francisco native. She is so well known for her straightforward physicality and unflinching pursuit of...
Fine musicians make memorable music
Published October 3, 2008, 11:33 pm, The News & Observer
What does it take to make a uniquely memorable concert? Merely fine musicians, talented soloists and a knowledgeable leader, all committed to their tasks.
N.C. scores plummet on harder reading test
Published October 3, 2008, 2:37 am, The News & Observer
Many more North Carolina students failed end-of-grade reading tests this year than in previous years. Students who, judging by test results, seemed to know their way around a poem or short story just a year ago might rate as barely passing this year.
N.C. scores plummet on harder reading test
Published October 3, 2008, 12:40 am, The News & Observer
A lot of parents may be in for a shock in a few weeks when they see their children's reading test scores have dropped off a cliff.
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