Douglas Dunn: Poetry Glossary

Douglas Dunn: Poetry Glossary

Queen's Medal for Poetry

One of the most significant prizes available to poets in the Commonwealth. Previous winners include W.H. Auden, Derek Walcott, and Gillian Clarke.

Elegy

A poem usually written after someone's death as a tribute to them

Scottish independence referendum

The vote held in Scotland in 2014 where citizens voted to decide if Scotland would remain a part of the United Kingdom.

Renfrewshire

A council area/county in Scotland

Ellipsis

A technique in literature where a line or sentence ends with '...', often used to create suspense or to sarcastic effect

Connotation

A popular association with a word. The word 'bossy,' for example, has negative connotations.

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