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Extended discourse

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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 sustained poetic exploration of a single theme, idea, or argument, unfolding through layered reflection rather than narrative action.

Detailed Definition
Extended discourse designates a prolonged passage of direct speech, explanation, or argument within a poem. These longer sections develop ideas thoroughly, often breaking from lyric compression to allow fuller exploration of theme or narrative.
Example
Example in poetry:
Poetry using elaborate rhetorical development; Verse expanding ideas through detailed exposition; Lines employing extensive description or argument; Milton's "Paradise Lost" demonstrates extended discourse through epic narrative
Additional Notes
Long-form poetic narrative or argument that explores a subject at length, contrasting with brief lyric forms.
Also Known As
Amplified discourse Expanded exposition Lengthy elaboration Dilation
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