Literary Elemants in Romeo and Juliet Quiz Flashcards
1
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Rhyme
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A regular pattern of end rhymes - words at the end of lines in a poem that rhyme.
2
Q
Rhythm
A
the beat of the poem
3
Q
Sonnet
A
a 14 line poem with a set rhyme pattern + rhythm
4
Q
Iambic
A
a metric foot consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
5
Q
Blank verse
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verse without rhyme, especially that which uses iambic pentameter.
6
Q
pun
A
a humorous play on words
7
Q
oxymoron
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2 contradictory terms side by side (ex. bitter sweet, silent scream)
8
Q
couplet
A
a pair of consecutive lines of poetry that create a complete thought or idea.
9
Q
aside
A
where a character speaks directly to the audience but usually goes unheard by the other characters onstage.
