Poetry Language Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
What is enjambment
A
Sentence continues beyond the end of a line or verse
2
Q
What is iambic pentameter
A
10 syllables in each line - Basic rhythm that’s pleasing to the ear and closely resembles the rhythm of everyday speech or a heartbeat
3
Q
What are plosives
A
Hash sounds - P T K B D
4
Q
What is caesura
A
Punctuation in the middle of a line
5
Q
What is anaphora
A
The repetition of a word or words at the beginning of each line
6
Q
What is cacophony
A
A discordant series of harsh unpleasant sounds to convey disorder
