Poetry Flashcards

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ALLITERATION

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forming word patterns by repeating initial consonant sounds.

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CACOPHONY

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a combination of harsh, unpleasant sounds which create an effect of discordance.

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METONYMY

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referring to an object or person by part of it, or an associated object.

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AMBIGUITY

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This is the quality in a piece of writing that makes it possible to interpret it in more than one way.

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ANALOGY

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Where you explain a complex situation by relating it to a simpler idea.

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APOSTROPHE

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Directly addressing a person or thing as if it/s/he were really there.

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PATHETIC FALLACY

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writing that uses clichés to show nature mirroring what happens in real life.

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ODE

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A form of lyric poetry that using very elaborate, sophisticated vocabulary. A lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter.

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PARADOX

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a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.

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SONNET

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a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.

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IRONY

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the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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LITOTES

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ironical understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary (e.g., you won’t be sorry, meaning you’ll be glad ).

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ASSONANCE

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The repetition of stressed vowel sounds.

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SATIRE

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makes fun of some part of human nature, customs, or attitudes in order to make a positive change.

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SYNECDOCHE

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where part of an object is used to represent the whole object. Referred to as Metonymy.

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DICTION

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The style the author uses, such as simple, sophisticated colloquial, formal or informal

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FOUND POETRY

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Where you discover something poetic in prose

(regular writing)

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STRESS

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Saying certain syllables or words in a line with more emphasis or volume

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STANZA

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A group of lines in a poem arranged so that the rhyme or rhythm forms a pattern that is repeated throughout the poem

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CONCRETE POETRY

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Where the actual layout of the poem on paper, is shaped like the topic. ( A poem about dragons is shaped like a dragon)

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DENOTATION

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The literal meaning of a word, such as the meaning found in a dictionary.

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EUPHEMISM

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The use of kinder, more gentle language to describe a harsh or disturbing concept. This is done to reduce the risk of the reader being offended or upset.

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FOOT

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It is the basic unit of measurement for a poem, it includes one accented syllable and more or two unaccented syllables

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SYMBOLISM

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An object or image that represents something other than its literal meaning. It is used to convey a feeling or message.

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ALLUSION

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A brief reference to a person, event or thing, religious or historical. References to The Bible, and to Greek/Roman gods and goddesses are very common. To understand much classic poetry, one should have a small working knowledge of these two areas of study.

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EUPHONY

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The musical effect when a poet uses pleasing harmonious sounds and rhythms. The opposite is cacophony.

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LYRIC

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Usually a short poem that expresses a powerful emotion or sediment, Lyrics are the words of a song.

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OCTAVE

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The first eight lines of a Petrarchan Sonnet

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REPETITION

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The repeating of lines, words, or phrases for emphasis.

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RHYME

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Similar sounding words in the end or within a line

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QUATRAIN

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A four line stanza

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PERSONIFICATION

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Giving human qualities to a non-human thing or idea

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UNDERSTATEMENT

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Where we deliberately say less than we mean, and let the audience understand the real meaning.

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MEIOSIS

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Where the understatement causes a humorous effect.

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PARODY

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Using comedy or satire when imitating a well known, serious work. Much like re-writing a story with foolish characters and actions similar to the original

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FREE VERSE

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A poem that follows no specific structure, rhyme scheme or pattern. It is like a natural speaking voice.

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JUXTAPOSITION

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Where two things that are not usually together are forced together, to force the reader to understand a point. (eg. disgustingly beautiful)

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OXYMORON

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Two contradicting words side by side (eg. dark day)

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SIMILE

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A comparison using like or as

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CAESURA

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A break between words within a metrical foot.

a pause near the middle of a line

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CONSONANCE

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the end of word. Ex. Thick stuck gunk first and last .

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HAIKU

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Popular Japenese form of poetry developed in 17th century. It usually had three lines, respectively with 5, 7, then 5 syllables.

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HYPERBOLE

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Exaggeration, either for comic or serious effect

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IMAGERY

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Creating vivid mental pictures through using word that appeal to the sense and emotions.

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ALLEGORY

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An extended metaphor- the whole poem is representative of another idea. Allegory is intended to teach a moral or lesson. There are two levels: literal and symbolic. The literal level is simple and clear but the symbolic level contains the lesson to be learned.

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DRAMATIC MONOLOUGE

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One character speaks to a silent audience. Similar to soliloquy.

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METAPHOR

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A comparison that doesn’t use comparison words such as like or as. extended metaphor is where other points in the poem make the metaphor lager, referring back to the original metaphor

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MOOD

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The dominant feeling or atmosphere of a work. Dark,light,happy,sad, are simple moods. more complex ones are found in poetry.

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CONTRAST

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Used to clarify a certain idea or value.It uses two opposites to show an idea more clearly than if contrast were not used.

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ELEGY

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A serious poem, usually meant to express grief or sorrow. The theme is serious, usually death.

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ONOMATOPOEIA

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Words that sound like the sound they are describing

Ex. Pop, Buss

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COMMUNICATIONS

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The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

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BALLAD

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A narrative poem or song of popular origin, usually in short stanzas with a chorus. (Rhyme is not necessary)

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CONNOTATION

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Implied or associated meaning for a particular word. (Ex. House and Home)

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DIDACTIC VERSE

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A term for a poem that teaches, almost preaches. It often discusses the “proper” way to behave, the lesson is more important to the writer than the artistic quality.

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EPIGRAM

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A brief, pithy statement. Usually 2 lines long and makes a witty or humorous remark.

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IAMBIC

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1 unaccented 1 accented “trapeze”

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IAMBIC PENTAMETER

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The most common meter used in shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. (Five Feet)

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LITOTES

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Where an opinion is offered by stating the negative of the intended meaning (Juliet wasn’t exactly ugly…)

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Oxymoron

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Two opposite or conflicting words, side by side. It is different from a paradox because a paradox is a complete statement (dark day, white night)

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Simile

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A comparison using like or as.