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15 Cards in this Set
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Image |
A word or phrase representing something that can be seen, touched, tasted, smelled, or felt. |
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In medias res |
A narrative that starts not at the beginning of events but at some other critical point. |
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Indirect quotation |
A rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only paraphrased. |
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Irony |
The intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated, often implying ridicule or light sarcasm. |
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Kenning |
The name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities. |
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Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation. |
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Light verse |
A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse, but sometimes with a satirical thrust. |
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Litotes |
A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis. |
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Loose sentence |
A sentence that follows the customary order of English sentences. |
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Lyric poetry |
Personal, reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject. |
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Maxim |
A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom. |
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Melodrama |
Events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response. |
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Metaphor |
A figure of speech that compares two unlike objects. |
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Metaphysical poetry |
Poetry that uses conceits, is highly intellectual, and expresses the complexities of love and life. |
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Meter |
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables found in poetry. |
