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• noun (Context 1)
A dramatic shift or turn in thought, emotion, or argument within a poem, typically occurring between the octave and the sestet of a Petrarchan sonnet or before the final couplet in a Shakespearean sonnet.
Usage Example
"The turn in the ninth line of the sonnet transitions the poem's tone from deep despair to profound hope."
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turn
Strong
shift
transition
• noun (Context 2)
A lively Renaissance couple dance characterized by a turning and lifting motion, historically popular in the courts of Europe.
Usage Example
"Queen Elizabeth I was known to enjoy dancing the dance, despite its slightly scandalous reputation for requiring the gentleman to lift his partner."
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dance
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