English summative 2 Flashcards
3 characteristics of a poem (what makes a poem a poem)
- Poems emphasize language’s musical qualities this can be achieved through rhyme, rhythm and meter.
- Poems use condensed language.
- Poems often feature intense feelings.
Do poems need to be lyrical?
No.
_ is one of the earliest, if not the earliest, forms of literature. It’s almost as old as language itself.
Poetry
What is poetry with no metrical or rhyming scheme
Free verse
The word “lyric” comes from the word _
Lyre
The most common rhymes in poems are _
end rhymes
_ is the basic rhythmic structure of a line within a work of poetry.
Meter
Meter consists of two components
- The number of syllables
- A pattern of emphasis on those syllables
How do you add meter
Count the syllables per line and make sure they are almost the same in number.
Every single word in a poem is well-chosen to convey a specific feeling. A poet’s choice of words is called _
Diction
To create feeling, poets choose _
Connotative words
There are two kinds of meaning in words: _ and _
Denotation and connotation
_ refers to the dictionary meaning of a word. It’s the word’s basic meaning without overtones.
Denotation
_ refers to overtones of meaning or emotion
Connotation
_ and _ create the emotional charge of a poem.
Tone and mood
