archaic language and/or syntax in poetry!
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A word of caution: if you do choose to use archaisms, make sure you know how to use them properly. That doesn't just mean putting "-eth" on the end of every second word and theeing and thouing all over the place.

For example: thy is your in front of a word beginning with a consonant, thine is your in front of a word beginning with a vowel. Not tricky. And these are only for 2nd person singular -- if it's an address to more than one person, use your. (And you/ye is the plural)
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RE: archaic language and/or syntax in poetry! - by Leanne - 06-10-2011, 04:10 AM



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