Poetry form+structure+literarydevices Flashcards

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what is an anapest?

Answer 1

a metrical foot that consists of two unstressed syllables and a stressed syllable

Answer 2

a metrical foot that consists of one stressed syllable and two unstressed syllables

Answer 3

a repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, words, or poetic lines stanzas). -at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

Answer 4

a literary device where two contrasting ideas, characters, or images are placed close together to highlight their differences. Example: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." – Charles Dickens This contrast creates a striking effect, emphasizing differences or unexpected connections

Answer 5

Oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory words or ideas to create a unique meaning or effect. Example: "Deafening silence" or "bittersweet."

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when a sentence or thought in a poem continues across multiple lines. It helps create a sense of movement in the poem and can make it feel more natural or flowing. It can also build suspense because the reader has to move to the next line to finish the thought.

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placing 2 contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences - can be thematic elements as well, such as switching between opposing viewpoints or contrasting settings

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a juxtaposition, because two opposing elements are placed near each other but are NOT necessarily opposites and are NOT parallel structure. This rules out antithesis and paradox, as these are strictly for contradictory statements. - it also cannot be an oxymoron because there is a conjunction between love and war (more than 2 phrases!)

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A palinode is a poem or part of a poem where the writer takes back something they said earlier. It’s like an apology or a retraction of a previous statement. ✔ Example: A poet writes, "Love is a curse, bringing only sorrow," but later, in a new stanza, they write, "I was wrong—love is the greatest joy."

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Paralipsis is when a speaker pretends to skip over a topic but still brings it up. It’s a sneaky way to mention something while acting like you’re not mentioning it. ✔ Example: "I won’t even talk about how lazy my opponent is… but you all know what I mean." In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Mark Antony says, "I come not to praise Caesar, but to bury him," yet he goes on to praise him anyway.

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Hypophora is when a speaker asks a question and then immediately answers it. It’s used to guide the audience’s thinking and create emphasis. ✔ Example: "Why should we care about climate change? Because it affects our future!" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses hypophora in "I Have a Dream", asking, "When will you be satisfied?" and then answering it.

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4. Hamartia Hamartia is a fatal flaw or mistake that leads to a character’s downfall in a story, often in tragedies. It’s usually a personality trait, like pride, ambition, or jealousy. ✔ Example: Macbeth (Shakespeare) – His ambition leads to his downfall. Oedipus (Sophocles) – His pride and ignorance cause him to unknowingly fulfill a terrible prophecy.

Poetry form+structure+literarydevices Flashcards

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