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16 Cards in this Set
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trochaic
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stressed, unstressed
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anapestic
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unstressed, unstressed, stressed
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iambic
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unstressed, stressed
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meter
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a rhythmical pattern in verse that is made up of stressed and unstressed syllables
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verbal irony
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the writer says one thing but means another
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situational irony
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the purpose of a particular action differs greatly from the result
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allusion
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a reference to a familiar person, thing, place, or event
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anecdote
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a brief story that illustrates a point
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blank verse
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unrhymed verse, often occurring in iambic pentameter
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dramatic irony
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the reader sees the character's error, the character does not
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paradox
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a contradictory statement that makes sense
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canto
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the main section of a long poem
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parody
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a text or performance that imitates and mocks an author or work
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epic
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a long narrative poem detailing a hero's deeds
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lyric
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a short poem about personal feelings and emotions
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diction
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an author's choice of words based on their clearness, conciseness, effectiveness, and authenticity
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