Quarterlies Vocab Flashcards
Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sequence.
EX. “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
Assonance
The repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words.
EX. “The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain”
Metaphor
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things by saying one is the other.
EX. “Time is a thief.”
Simile
A figure of speech that compares two different things using “like” or “as”
EX. “Her smile was as bright as the sun”
Personification
Attributing human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or abstract ideas.
EX. “The wind whispered through the trees”
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.
EX. “The golden rays of sunlight reflected on the shimmering blue ocean.”
Onomatopoeia
A word that phonetically imitates or resembles the sound it describes.
EX. “The bees buzzed, and the fireworks went boom!”
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.
EX. “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse”
Rhyme
The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of lines in poetry.
EX. “The cat sat on the mat.”
Couplet
Two consecutive lines of poetry that often rhyme and reflect a complete thought.
EX.
“Roses are red. Violets are blue.
Sugar is sweet, And so are you”
Symbolism
The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, giving them deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
EX. “A dove often symbolizes peace”
Tone
The attitude or emotional quality conveyed in a poem, which can affect the reader’s perception.
EX. “A poem can be joyful, melancholy, sarcastic, etc.”
Irony
A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a strange twist.
EX. “A fire station burns down”
Stanza
A grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.
EX.”A stanza with four lines is called a quatrain”
Shift
A significant change in a poems tone, perspective, subject matter, or structure.
EX. The couplet in Shakespeare’s sonnet, “My Mistresses’ Eyes are Nothing like the Sun”, begins with the transition words,”And yet,” implying the beginning of the turn.
