polyphonic prose
noun
: a freely rhythmical prose employing characteristic devices of verse (such as alliteration and assonance)
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The sophomore novel marked the arrival of an intuitive stylist gifted at polyphonic prose.
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Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Polyphonic prose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyphonic%20prose. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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