International journal
ISSN 2311-0759 (Online)
ISSN 2311-0740 (Print)


verse speech

On the proof of the concept of 'figurative genre' (for example tsenton)

The historical origins of cento and its correlation with adjacent phenomenonа are examined. The code of rules of production of cento as a compilative genre is arranged. The conditions of its success are analysed. The question of the relationship of cento to verse and prosaic forms of speech is scrutinized.