Terminology D-I Flashcards
Dialect?
The language or speech of a specific region or group of people.
Diction?
The specific word choice an author uses to convey tone, purpose, or effect.
Dactylic
A metric foot in poetry consists of two stressed syllables followed by one unstressed syllable
Denotation
A direct or specific meaning.
Dramatic Monologue
A monologue set in a specific situation and spoken to an imaginary audience.
Elegy
A poetic lament upon the death of a particular person.
Enjambment
A continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of the line.
Epic
A poem that celebrates the achievements of heroes or heroines.
Exposition
The part of the plot structure that sets the scene
Extended Metaphor
A detailed and complex metaphor that extends over a long section of a work.
Fable
A short story using animals as characters.
Falling Action
A part or the plot structure where the problem is resolved.
Foreshadowing
To hint at an indication of the future
Formal Diction
Language that is proper, formal
Farce
A play, scene, or book that is characterized by broad humor.
