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‘Tandialangaaram’ is the most important work on figures of speech (anigal). It comprises 3 sections: viz. ‘Pothuvaniiyal’, ‘Porulaniiyal’ and ‘Solaniiyal’. Of these, ‘Pothuvaniiyal’ which is the first section outlines the grammar that is common to ‘Porulaniiyal’ and ‘Solaniiyal’. Since ‘Tandialangaram’ analyses figures of speech through verses that employ them, an awareness of the rules governing versification is central to the understanding of figures of speech. ‘Pothuvaniiyal’ which is made of 25 verses i.e., (noorpa) is an extensive study of the types of verses and the grammar underlying them. It also offers an insight into the grammar of epic poetry and ‘andaadi’, a form of poetry. An understanding of ‘Pothuvaniiyal’ is essential for the appreciation of literary texts.

According to ‘Pothuvaniiyal’ there are 4 types of verses: viz. Muthagam, Kulagam, Thogainilai and Thodarnilai. The lesson offers a definition of these 4 types of verses and explains the grammar underlying their composition with suitable examples from literature.