ap notes 122-127 Flashcards

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enjambment

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in poetry, the running over of a line or thought into the next verse.

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epigram

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a short poem or verse that seeks to ridicule a thought or event, usually with sarcasm.

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epic

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long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or group.

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epiphany

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a sudden moment of understanding that causes a character to change or to act in a certain way.

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epitaph

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a short poem or verse written in memory of someone

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essay

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a short work of nonfiction that deals with a single subject.

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