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13 Cards in this Set
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Allusion |
Brief, undeveloped reference to a presumable familiar place, event, or figure from history, literature, mythology, or the Bible. |
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Assonance |
The repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds within the words in close proximity. |
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Ballad |
A fairly short, simple poem telling a story, often about a tragic event, popular legend, courageous act, or great love. |
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Connotation |
The emotional associations implied or suggested by a word; these associations extend the meaning of a word beyond its dictionary meaning. |
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Denotation |
The precise, literal meaning or limited dictionary meaning of a word. |
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Diction |
The choice and arrangement of words in a selection. Words in poetic writing are usually selected for their sounds and meaning as well as the ideas and feelings they suggest. |
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Figurative Language |
Language which contains figures of speech, many of which involve comparisons between unlike things. The figurative meaning of words used in a poem refers to the symbolic or suggested meanings conveyed by those words. |
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Figures of Speech |
Language used in a deliberately unconventional, unilateral way in order to achieve a special effect – such as adding meaning, imagery, emphasis, or contrast. |
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Irony |
A general term describing a recognized discrepancy or incongruity in meaning. Verbal The difference between what was said and what was intended Dramatic The difference between what the audience knows and what a character believes to be true. Situational The difference between what might be expected and what actually happens. |
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Lyric |
A brief, music-like poem expressing strong emotions and thoughts. |
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Mood |
The predominant atmosphere of a work. In poetry mood is conveyed most forcefully through imagery and rhythm. |
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Narrative |
A form of poetry that tells a story. In narrative poetry, the emphasis is on plot, external events, physical action. |
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Onomatopoeia |
The use of a word whose sound imitates, suggests, and reinforces its meaning. (ie. crash, roar, snap, etc) |
