beowulf #1 Flashcards
the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader.
mood
repetition of initial constant sounds of words in lines, verses, or any group of words.
alliteration
language and description that appeals to our five senses.
imagery
the building materials from which he or she constructs any given piece of writing
word choice
the use of a word to suggest a different association than its literal meaning
negative/positive connotation
he pattern of stresses within a line of verse.
rhythm
a complete pause in a line of poetry or a musical composition
caesura
a stylistic device defined as a two-word phrase that describes an object through metaphors.
kennings
a writer’s purposeful choice of words.
diction
one of two or more words with the same pronunciation but different spellings and/or meanings
homophones
a literary technique of writing a narrative in third person, in which the narrator knows the feelings and thoughts of every character in the story.
omniscient
a linguistic tool used to depict something in a manner other than literal.
figurative language
