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poetic license

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun poetic license has 1 sense
  1. poetic license - license used by a writer or artist to heighten the effect of their work
    --1 is a kind of
    license, licence

Definitions from the Web

Term: poetic license

Meaning 1:

Noun - Literary

Definition: The freedom or allowance given to a writer or artist to deviate from usual rules or conventions in order to create an artistic effect.

Sample Sentence: The poet took full advantage of poetic license, using unconventional metaphors and imagery to evoke strong emotions in the reader.

Meaning 2:

Noun - General

Definition: A favorable friction offered to someone who misrepresents facts, takes creative liberties, or exaggerates for rhetorical or artistic purposes.

Sample Sentence: The movie director claimed poetic license when questioned about the historical inaccuracies in the film, stating that the alterations were necessary for dramatic impact.

Meaning 3:

Noun - Popular

Definition: The power or privilege to bend or break the rules in a creative pursuit, typically associated with writing or art.

Sample Sentence: The novelist exercised her poetic license when crafting the story, allowing her to create complex characters and unexpected plot twists.

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