poetry ap lit Flashcards
1
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allegory
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two meanings one literal and one symbolic
2
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two meanings one literal and one symbolic
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allegory
3
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antithesis
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the exact opposite of a phrase used to contrast with the original
4
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it was the best of times it was the worst of times
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antithesis
5
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caesura
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a pause or break for effect
6
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a pause or break for effect
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caesura
7
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didactic
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preachy language meant to reach a language
8
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preachy language meant to reach a lesson
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didactic
9
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elision
A
apostrophe instead of asyllad
10
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apostrophe instead of a syllable
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elision
11
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epigram
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a short witty poem
12
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epitaph
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a poem on a gravestone
13
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exposition
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introductory material which sets the tone gives the setting introduces characters etc
14
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fable
A
beasts behave like humans
15
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farce
A
totally ridiculous comedy
