Poetry Flashcards
ALLITERATION
forming word patterns by repeating initial consonant sounds.
CACOPHONY
a combination of harsh, unpleasant sounds which create an effect of discordance.
METONYMY
referring to an object or person by part of it, or an associated object.
AMBIGUITY
This is the quality in a piece of writing that makes it possible to interpret it in more than one way.
ANALOGY
Where you explain a complex situation by relating it to a simpler idea.
APOSTROPHE
Directly addressing a person or thing as if it/s/he were really there.
PATHETIC FALLACY
writing that uses clichés to show nature mirroring what happens in real life.
ODE
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.
PARADOX
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.
SONNET
a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.
IRONY
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
LITOTES
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 ).
ASSONANCE
The repetition of stressed vowel sounds.
SATIRE
makes fun of some part of human nature, customs, or attitudes in order to make a positive change.
SYNECDOCHE
where part of an object is used to represent the whole object. Referred to as Metonymy.
DICTION
The style the author uses, such as simple, sophisticated colloquial, formal or informal
FOUND POETRY
Where you discover something poetic in prose
(regular writing)
STRESS
Saying certain syllables or words in a line with more emphasis or volume
STANZA
A group of lines in a poem arranged so that the rhyme or rhythm forms a pattern that is repeated throughout the poem
CONCRETE POETRY
Where the actual layout of the poem on paper, is shaped like the topic. ( A poem about dragons is shaped like a dragon)
DENOTATION
The literal meaning of a word, such as the meaning found in a dictionary.
EUPHEMISM
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.
FOOT
It is the basic unit of measurement for a poem, it includes one accented syllable and more or two unaccented syllables
SYMBOLISM
An object or image that represents something other than its literal meaning. It is used to convey a feeling or message.