Terminology Flashcards
What is the definition of enjambment?
A line in a poem that has no punctuation at the end, allowing it to flow onto the next line
What impact does enjambment have? (3 answers)
*Creates a fast pace
*Shows heightened emotion
*Creates a more informal or conversational tone
What is caesura?
Punctuation in the middle of a line of poetry that creates a significant pause.
What impact does caesura have? (2 answers)
*Creates a disruption in the flow of a line of poetry
*Creates emphasis
What is assonance?
Multiple similar vowel sounds which occur noticeably close to each other in a poem
What is alliteration?
Multiple words next to, or close to each other which begin with the same letter in a purposeful way.
What is consonance?
Multiple similar consonant sounds that occur noticeably close to each other in a poem
What is euphony?
The creation of sounds ‘pleasing to the ear’ in poetry - often created by internal rhyme.
What is free verse?
Poetry which has little to no regular rhyme.
What is the effect of a poet using free verse? (2 answers)
*Creates a causal/conversational tone
*Creates a serious or sombre tone
What is a stanza?
A verse of poetry
