Poetry Vocabulary Flashcards
The repetition of the same vowel sound within a poem, i.e. She sells seashells by the seashore.
Assonance
Un-rhyming verse written in Iambic Pentameter.
blank verse
The primary struggle that shapes the plot.
Conflict
A foot of 3 syllables with the stress on the first syllable ( 1 2 3)
dactyl
A long, narrative poem that generally harrolds the deeds of mythological heroes.
epic
A specific number of stressed and unstressed syllables forming a distinct unit.
foot
An indication by the author of what will happen later in the literary work.
foreshadowing
Irregular and often improvised rhythm that is determined by the individual reader.
freeverse
Three-line poems with a 5-7-5 syllable count originating in Japanese literature
haiku
A line of verse with 10 syllables that alternates between unstressed and stressed syllables.
iambic pentameter
A foot of 2 with the second syllable stressed (1 2)
iam
The use of language and description in literature to provide a mental image for the audience.
imagery
A contradiction in words or actions. Three types: verbal, situational, and dramatic.
irony
A comparison of two or more items that does not use the term “like” or “as” within the comparison.
metaphor
Poetry that is written for a specific audience, and tells a story using plot, setting, conflict, and resolution.
narrative
