Definition: Antiphonicism refers to a method or technique in which an object (in this case, a poem) is divided into separate parts, each part being taken up to an equal number of verses as its corresponding section. This division often results in two different readings from the same original text, one for each possible reading by the author. For example, consider a classic poem by Dante Alighieri, "The Divine Comedy." The poem consists of 14 separate parts, and when you break down each part into verses, you get 7 separate antiphonals: - The first stanza has 7 verses. - The second stanza has 6 verses. - The third stanza has 5 verses. - The fourth stanza has 4 verses. - The fifth stanza has 3 verses. - The sixth stanza has 2 verses. - The seventh stanza has only one verse, which is the closing sentence. Each antiphon in this poem serves to clarify and expand upon the meaning of each other. It's an effective tool for deepening understanding of literary devices and narrative structures.
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