C-D Flashcards
Cacophony
Grating, inharmonious sounds
Caesura
A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often marked by punctuation
Canon
The works considered most important in national literature; works widely read and studied
Caricature
A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things
Carpe Diem
Literally, “seize the day”; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature
Catharsis
A cleansing of spirit brought about by pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy
Classic
A highly regarded work or other art form that has withstood the test of time
Classical, classicism
Deriving from the orderly qualities of Ancient Greek and Roman Culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint
Climax
The high point, turning point of a story
Coming-of-age-story
A tale where a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood
Conceit
A witty thought; diverting fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language
Connotation
Suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase
Consonance
Repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry
Couplet
A pair of rhyming lines in a poem
Denontation
The dictionary definition of a word
