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28 Cards in this Set
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Stanza |
A group of four or more lines forming a division of a poem |
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Theme |
A story, message or an idea the author is trying to communicate |
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Rhyme Scheme |
The pattern of rhyming words in a poem. Using different letters of the alphabet for each new rhyme. Ex. A, B, A, B |
A,B,C,B |
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Symbols |
Using a object or a action that means something more than its literal meaning. Ex. The phrase “a new dawn” beginning of a new day. Also signifies a new start at life |
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Alliteration |
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of each word over several words together. Ex The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, And furrow followed free. |
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Assonance |
Repetition of similar vowel sounds within the stressed syllables of words to create a particular effect. Ex. The bows glided down and the coast Blackened with birds took a last look. |
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Consonance |
The repetition of the same consonant sounds in a series of words in which the vowel sounds are different. Ex. Humming and hammering at your ear.
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Onamatopeia |
When the sound of the word reflects its meaning. Ex. Hiss, buzz, gurgle, bang |
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Euphony |
Melodious sound from smooth flowing metre or sentence rhyme. Words that are pleasant to the ear. Ex. Ripple, come live with me and be my love. |
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Cacophony |
“Bad Sounding”, discordant, jarring, unharmonious language. Ex. Throats unslacked, with black lips baked |
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Simile |
A comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as or than. Ex. I snuggled in the grass like a bug basking in the sun. |
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Metaphor |
A comparison between two unlike things without using the words like or as or than. Ex. -I was on cloud nine! - The train flew at lightening speed |
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Personification |
Inanimate(not human) objects or ideas are given human qualities or actions. Ex. The wind whistled, wailed, sobbed and whispered |
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Oxymoron |
A contradiction, most often two words or a short phrase. Ex. Bittersweet |
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Apostrophe |
Addressing an abstract quality or a non- existent person as through it were present. Ex. O Death, where is thy sting? “Twinkle Twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are?” |
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Hyperbole (or overstatement)
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An exaggerated statement is made. Ex. My feet are killing me |
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Metonymy |
Replacing the name of one thing with the name of something else closely associated with it. Ex. “Between the cradle and the grave. “ The words cradle and grave in the last line signify birth and death.
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Paradox |
A statement which upon first reading appears to be wrong. But upon further examination proved to be true/ correct. Ex. The child is father of the man |
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Pun |
A play on words. A writer creates a pun using a word that reminds us of other words of similar or identical sound but different denotation (direct meaning) Ex. An elephant’s opinion carries a lot of weight. |
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Rhyme |
Is when the arrangement of words create an audible pattern or beat when read out loud. Ex. Cat, sat, hat |
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Denotation |
Is the meaning of a word as it is defined in the dictionary. A word can have several different denotations. Ex. Snake- a limbless reptile with a long, scaly body |
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Connotation |
Additional implied meanings. Positive and negative Ex. Thrifty Negative - stingy, cheap, selfish Positive - dollar- wise - careful spender - smart shopper |
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Tone |
Tone- is projected through poetic voice. Created through diction, rhythm, rhyme, and imagery Ex. angry, playful, cheerful, sad, humorous |
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Mood |
Is the atmosphere that the poem creates. Ex. Romantic, gloomy, realistic |
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Diction |
Refers to the choice of words the writer uses. |
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Imagery |
The five senses. Taste, touch, smell, hear, see |
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Style |
-Figurative Language, sound devices, Rhyme, Rhythm, Imagery, Tone/ Mood, Diction |
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What is Narrative Poetry |
Narrative poems are poems that tell stories. There is a... A beginning- which introduces the background to the story A middle- which tells the action of the event And a end- which concludes and summarizes the story |
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