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digi-poem

Genre
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 poem created, distributed, or experienced through digital media, often incorporating interactivity, hypertext, animation, or algorithmic generation.

Detailed Definition
Digi-poem represents a shortened term for digital poem, referring to verse composed, displayed, or experienced through digital technologies. These poems may incorporate multimedia elements, interactivity, or algorithmic generation, distinguishing them from traditional print poetry through their technological integration.
Example
Example in poetry:
Poetry created specifically for digital presentation; Computer-generated or algorithm-based verse; Montfort's "Taroko Gorge" continuously generating new poems; Interactive poetry requiring electronic interface
Additional Notes
digi-poem|genre|Short for digital poem; verse created using or for digital media, hypertext, or interactivity. Extends electronic poem; tip: explore tools like Twine or code for new layers; study modern examples for multimedia possibilities.
Also Known As
Digital poem Electronic verse Computer composition
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