Poetry Vocab Flashcards
Alliteration
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Ex “The fair breeze blow”
Assonance
the repetition of similar vowel sounds, especially those that are close together in a sentence or verse. “Hear the mEllow wEdding bElls”
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. “Time is money” “Fame is a bee”
Onomatopoeia
The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.
Simile
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic. “Lonely as a cloud” “Sting like a bee”
Repetition
A literary device where words, phrases, lines, r sounds are intentionally repeated for various purposes, such as emphasizing key themes, creating rhythm, enhancing the overall impact of the poem, or reinforcing certain emotions or ideas
Parallel Structure
The similar grammatical or structural elements within a line or stanza to create a sense of balance, rhythm, and harmony in the poem, Parallelism is a common literary device that can enhance the overall flow and impact of a poem. It involves the repetition of similar words. phrases, clauses, or grammatical patterns in a deliberate and artistic manner
Poem subject
The topic or what the poem is about on the surface level. People, places, objects, events, or idea that are directly addressed and described.
Stanza
Structural unit in poetry consisting of a group of lines that are organized together within the poem. Lines share a common pattern of meter, rhyme, or both. They often contribute to the overall structure and meaning of the poem. Stanzas are similar to paragraphs in prose writing but are used for poetry
Meter
Refers to the rhythmic structure created by patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in lines of verse. meter helps establish a consistent and predictable rhythm, which can have a significant impact on the poem’s tone, mood, and pacing. meter plays a crucial role in the overall musicality and structure of a poem
Dactyl
Meter starts with one stressed and two unstressed
Iamb
Foot that goes stressed and unstressed
Trochee
A metrical foot used in poetry consisting of two syllables with the first stressed and the second unstressed. Often represented as “dum-da”
Foot
Basic unit of measurement used to analyze and describe the metrical structure of a line. it consists of a specific arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables within a single metrical unit. The standard types of feet in English poetry are the Iamb Trochee Dactyl Anapest Apondee and Pyrrhic
Rhyme Scheme
A “Rhyme Scheme” in poetry refers to the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line or stanza. it is a way of describing how the sounds of the words in a poem correspond to each other. Rhyme schemes are typically represented using letters of the alphabet to denote the pattern of rhyming words. Ex: ABABCDCDEFEF
Couplet
In a couplet rhyme scheme two consevutive lines rhyme with each other, the rhyme pattern is typically represented as “AA”
Quatrain
Consists of four lines where the first and third lines rhyme with each other and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other. Every other line rhymes. “ABAB”
Sonnet
Sonnets come in multiple forms, but two of the most common rhyme schemes for sonnets are the petrarchan (italian) and Shakespearean (english) sonnet form
Shakespearean Sonnet
“ABABCDCDEFEFGG” this sonnet form has three quatrains and a final rhymed couplet with the rhyme scheme
Petrarchian sonnet
Rhyme scheme follows “ABBAABBACDCDC or ABBAABBACDECDE” consists of an octave and a sestet
Free verse
No set Rhyme and it is unmetrical scheme. Instead, the poet uses other elements like rhythm, imagery, and word choice to create the poem’s structure and meaning. This method become popular in the 20th century
Blank verse
While it has no rhyme scheme it has a meter
Apostrophe
A figure of speech in which a character or speaker addresses someone who is absent, non human, or non existent. talking about someone who is dead. Talking to a stoplight. “Love you are so cruel”
Caesura
A pause within a line of poetry. its often used for various effects such as emphasizing certain words or creating rhythm. “To be or not to be, That is the question”
Enjambment
When a sentence or phrase continues from one line to the next without a pause or break
conceit
Conceit in poetry is a special kind of comparison where two unlike things are connected in a surprising or imaginative way and this comparison is explored in great detail throughout a poem.
Connotation
Feeling or idea that a word has in addition to its literal meaning
Diction
Specific choice of words and language by a poet. It encompases the poets selection of vocab, the arrangement, and the overall style of expression within the poem
Synecdoche
A figure of speech in which a part of something stands for a whole. deals with the relationship between a part and the whole
Metonymy
Figure of speech in which a related term is substituted for the word itself. Often the substitution is based on material, casual, or conceptual relation between things. Focuses on a broader, associative relationship between two words or conceps.
Inversion
a poetic technique in which the normal order of words is reversed
Irony
A literary and rhetorical device that involves a contrast between appearance and reality. or between what is expected and what actually occurs.
Imagery
Refers to the use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader. Poets use imagery to evoke emotions, convey meaning, and enhance the whole impact of their work.
