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Ars Poetica Word Scramble

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Ars Poetica is a word scramble game that challenges players to unscramble key vocabulary terms related to poetry. This game is a fun and interactive way to test your knowledge of poetic terms while sharpening your skills in word recognition and critical thinking.

  • Test your knowledge of poetic vocabulary terms
  • Sharpen your skills in word recognition and critical thinking
  • Use spells to get extra moves and unravel more challenging terms
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ars poetica
The title of Horace's poem, which means 'the art of poetry' in Latin.
ut pictura poesis
A phrase from the poem meaning 'as is painting, so is poetry,' emphasizing the importance of vivid imagery.
verbum
The Latin word for 'word,' used by Horace to highlight the power and significance of each individual word in poetry.
concinnity
A term used by Horace to describe the harmony and balance that should be present in a poem.
decorum
The concept of appropriateness and suitability in poetry, as discussed by Horace in Ars Poetica.
carmen
The Latin word for 'song' or 'poem,' often used by Horace to refer to a poem itself.
numina
Divine powers or influences, mentioned by Horace as a source of inspiration for poets.
morsus
The Latin word for 'bites,' used by Horace to describe the impact of harsh or inappropriate language in poetry.
iunctura
The Latin word for 'junction' or 'joining,' used by Horace to emphasize the importance of connecting ideas effectively in a poem.
in medias res
A literary technique of starting a narrative in the middle of the action, referenced by Horace in his discussion of storytelling in Ars Poetica.

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