AP Language Vocabulary Set #3 Flashcards
Poetic Device
A device used in poetry to manipulate the sound of words, sentences or lines.
Alliteration
The repetition of the same constant sound at the beginning of words.
Alliteration (Example)
“Out of order”
Alliteration (Impact)
Lures in the reader, tempts them to pay attention to a specific portion of the text.
Consonance
The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds.
Consonance (Example)
“She sells seashells by the seashore”
Consonance (Impact)
Makes words more followable or readable.e
Onomatopoeia
The use of a word which imitates or suggests the sound that the thing makes
Onomatopoeia (Example)
“KABOOM”
Onomatopoeia (Impact)
Adds a strong sense of thrill/action in pivotal parts of the writing.
Internal Rhyme
When a line of poetry contains a rhyme within a single line.
Internal Rhyme (Example)
As the birds glide, the penguins from afar slide
Internal Rhyme
To make a line flow better or to keep the overall tempo going in a short burst.
Slant rhyme
When a poet creates a rhyme, but the two words do not rhyme exactly.
Slant rhyme (Example)
As everything plays their stakes out, there has been a lot of mental stains on the competitors
Slant Rhyme (Impact)
Makes poetry more followable for each line, and widens the playing field for rhyming.
End rhyme
When the last word of two different lines of poetry rhyme.
End rhyme (Example)
A champion has risen into fame. And now a new challenger wants to bring him some shame.
End Rhyme (Impact)
Makes the text more forseeable, establishes a clear rhythm for the reader to base off of.
Rhyme Scheme
The pattern of a poem’s end rhymes.
Rhyme Scheme (Example)
Ballads (ABCB), Balliol (AABB)
Rhyme Scheme (Impact)
Allows the reader to connect lines and ideas presented within using the lettered schemes.
Stressed/unstressed syllables
In every word of more than one syllable, one of the syllables is stressed, or said with more force than the other syllable(s).
Stressed/unstressed syllables (Example)
Stressed; ahead, genius, explain.
Unstressed; Tale, race, note
Stressed/unstressed syllables (Impact)
Establishes a meter and pattern, so the reader can see what’s going on from line to line clearly.
Meter
A regular pattern to the syllables in lines of poetry.
Meter (Example)
Pattern: stressed, unstressed, stressed, stressed, unstressed, unstressed.
Meter (Impact)
Establishes a steady flow within the poetry, making is sound authentic.
Free Verse
Poetry that doesn’t have much meter or rhyme.
Free verse (Example)
It was a delightful experience
The cruise was nice
I would do it again in an instant
What a day to remember
I tried something new out, one more thing completed!
Free verse (Impact)
A freewill take on poetry, for readers to see and follow with a relaxed vision.
Iambic Pentameter
Poetry that is written in lines of 10 syllables, alternating stressed and unstressed syllables.
Iambic Pentameter (Example)
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
Iambic Pentameter
Constructs a pleasant and remarkable string for readers to understand certain aspects with more concentration.
Sonnet
A 14 line poem written in iambic pentameter. Usually divided into three quatrains and a couplet.
Sonnet (Example)
“My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun”, by William Shakespeare
Sonnet (Impact)
Used for showcasing a problem and a solution to that problem, explaining something you love, depending on the format.
Polysyndeton
When a writer creates a list of items which are all separated by conjunctions.
Polysyndeton (Example)
“I walked the dog, and fed the cat, and milked the cows.”
Polysyndeton (Impact)
To consolidate many ideas/aspects into one string, while slowing down and focusing in on it for readers to notice.
Pun
When a word that has two or more meanings is used in a humorous way.
Pun (Example)
You can run, but not for president….
Pun (Impact)
To add a sense of humor to the text, to lighten the readers interpretation of the text and have something not as serious stick into their head.
