Before we can be poets, we must practice; imitation is a very good way of investigating the real thing.

But in the world of writing it is originality that is sought out, and praised, while imitation is the sin of sins.

the space between daily language and literature is neither terribly deep nor wide, but it does contain a vital difference—of intent and intensity.

diphthong

ALLITERATION,

ONOMATOPOEIA

ASSONANCE