elements of anglo american literature Flashcards
What is Rhythm?
contains lines with regular rhythms;usually 4 strong beat or stresses
What is Alliteration?
the repetition of stressed sounds in words;usually constants in beginning of words;focuses on the repetition of consonants sounds;not necessary the same for letters
What is the Definition of caesura?
A sound break in the middle of a poetic line. Can occur anywhere in a line of poetry—at the beginning (initial caesura)
What is the definition of compounding?
A linguistic and literary device in which two or more words are combined to create a new word with a unique meaning.
What are the types of compounds?
closed compounds; hyphenated compounds; open compounds
What are closed Compounds?
Written as a single word (e.g.
What are Hyphenated Compounds?
Connected by a hyphen (e.g. “mother-in-law” “well-being” “long-term”).
What are Open Compounds?
Written as separate words but used together to represent a single concept (e.g.”ice cream” “high school” “post office”).
What is the Definition of kennings?
A figurative expression that replaces a common noun with a compound word or phrase. describes something in a more imaginative and indirect way rather than directly naming it. Kennings reflect the culture and values of the societies that used them;and they were a key feature of the oral tradition in Anglo-Saxon and Norse poetry.
What is variation?
A stylistic device used in Anglo-Saxon (Old English) poetry where different words or phrases are used to refer to the same person;object; or concept throughout a poem. To Maintain interest and avoid repetition while fitting the rhythmic and alliterative structure of the poetry; Uses synonyms/epithets to refer to the same entity. Especially useful in oral poetry; as it allows the poet to recite long poems without relying on repetitive phrasing.
