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Coarse composition

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Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A style of verse employing vulgar or unrefined language, usually to satirical or humorous effect

Detailed Definition
Coarse composition refers to verse that is intentionally unrefined, using rough meter, colloquial language, and crude imagery. This style often mirrors the speech patterns or settings of lower socio-economic classes, lending authenticity to the depiction of rustic or bawdy subject matter. It is common in satirical poetry, street ballads, or folk traditions aiming for humor rather than elegance.
Example
Example in poetry:
Doggerel filled with crude images and broken rhymes; Ballads that revel in vulgar tastes without polish; Verse pamphlets traded in taverns with coarse insults; Popular jest books of the 17th century that turned daily speech into rough couplets
Additional Notes
Verse intentionally rough in rhythm, diction, and imagery; suited to portray unrefined settings or human behavior; can convey authenticity and grit.
Also Known As
Rough verse Vulgar composition Rustic lines Unpolished poetry Fescennine verse
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