Final Review Vocab Terms Flashcards
The repetition of similar vowel sounds especially in a line of poetry
Assonance
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the ends of no rhyming words
Consonance
A list or series of words, phrases, or clauses that is connected within the repeated use of the same conjunction; most common are and & or
Polysyndeton
A list or series in which no and is used at all; items separated by commas
Asyndeton
Figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or a whole is used for a part
Synecdoche
Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or lines
Anaphora
Purpose is to create a rhythm in the poem; makes it easier to read
Help create mood
Contributes to authors meaning by creating images and draw the readers attention to important events in the text
Alliteration
Assonance
Consonance
Primary effect is to slow down readers so they are able to take in all the info
Polysyndeton
Primary effect is to speed the reader up
Asyndeton
Purpose it to create a focal point
Emphasize a specific aspect
Dehumanize a character
Synecdoche
Purpose is to add emphasis
Draws the readers attention
Anaphora
Extended use of this creates a sing-song rhythm in the sentence that generates a particular emotional charge and sometimes a ritual quality
Polysyndeton
In action scenes - used to make readers feel as if they are in the fast paced moment of the characters
Asyndeton
Ex: “this has been willed where what is willed must be”
Alliteration
