1. the theory or study of poetry and its techniques, forms, and principles
Usage: often used with singular verb
2. a treatise or work on the art of poetry

Examples

• She studied classical poetics in her literature course.
• Aristotle’s Poetics remains influential in literary criticism.
• The professor explained the poetics of free verse.
• His book explores the poetics of modern American poetry.
• The workshop focused on the poetics of narrative structure.
• Students analyzed the poetics of different cultural traditions.