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conjured

Archaic Terms
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

An archaic verb meaning to summon or bring into existence, especially through magical or supernatural means; in poetry, it evokes incantation, the power of words to create, and the mystery of calling forth spirits.

Detailed Definition
The term 'conjured' refers to the act of invoking or summoning something, typically in a magical or supernatural context. In the poem, it conveys a sense of being enchanted or captivated by another person, suggesting a powerful emotional or mystical influence. The repeated use of 'I'm conjured!' emphasizes the speaker's feeling of being under a spell, highlighting the intensity of their emotions.
Example
Example in poetry:
"I'm conjured! I'm conjured! By that little witch!" (magically summoned); "He conjured spirits from the deep" (supernatural); "The poet conjures images" (creative); "She conjured a smile through tears" (emotional); "Conjured by memory, the past returns" (psychological)
Additional Notes
The speaker's repeated declaration of being 'conjured' illustrates their overwhelming feelings, making this term significant in understanding their emotional state.; Found in the poem, Conjured by Robert Nathaniel Dett
Also Known As
summoned evoked invoked called forth
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