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Action Poetry: Verse written for performance by several voices.

Concrete Poetry: Verse that emphasizes non-linguistic elements in its meaning, such as typeface that gives a visual image of the topic (eye, optic, or visual = poetry), an arrangement of words or syllables t . . . View Full Definition

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A method of amplifying or copying DNA fragments that is faster than cloning. The fragments are combined with DNA polymerase, nucleotides, and other components to form a mixture in which the . . . View Full Definition

Prizes For Poetry: Examples include the bollingen, (british) arts council, queen's gold medal for poetry, newdigate prize (oxford), poetry society of america, pulitzer prize, and the whitbread literary award. . . . View Full Definition

Pure Poetry: Verse that aims to delight rather than to instruct the reader.

Rarefaction: In sound waves, the opposite of compression. An area of decreased air pressure caused by a sound wave. In a graphical depiction of a cyclical waveform rarefaction occurs when the wave is in . . . View Full Definition

Poetry: A form of speech or writing that harmonizes the music of its language with its subject. To read a great poem is to bring out the perfect marriage of its sound and thought in a silent or voic . . . View Full Definition

Pin Action: Motion of struck pins that hopefully will knock down others!

Play Action: A tactic in which the quarterback fakes either a handoff or a throw in order to draw the defense away from the intended offensive method

Play-Action Pass: A passing play after the quarterback has faked a hand-off.