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Poetry 101: What Is Dissonance in Poetry? Dissonance Definition with Examples
Written by the MasterClass staff
Last updated: Aug 16, 2021 • 5 min read
The human brain instinctively looks for harmony. When it is denied harmony, it can create a powerful moment—whether that’s for the purposes of creating tension, capturing inner turmoil, or bringing a bit of levity.
Why would a writer deliberately want to make their work sound unpleasant? They might be using the literary device of dissonance, which injects discomfort into text through inharmonious sounds and uneven rhythms.
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