Test 3/1/24 Flashcards
Enjambment
the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza.
inversion
inverted order of words in a sentence (variation of the subject-verb-object order)
slant rhyme
rhyme in which the vowel sOunds are nearly, but not exactly the same (i.e. the words “stress” and “kiss”); sometimes called half-rhyme, near rhyme, or partial rhyme
end rhyme
Rhyme that occurs at the end of two or more lines of poetry
Theme
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
Tone
A writer’s attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels.
Symbolism
A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well
Style
the choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work
Repetition
Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
Mood
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sOund it represents.
Juxtaposition
placing two elements side by side to present a Comparison or contrast
Inference
A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.
Imagery
Figurative language that uses description to appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
extended metaphor
A metaphor developed at great length,
occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
Metaphor
A comparison without using like or as
Denotation
the literal meaning of a word
Connotation
the implied or associative meaning of a word
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
Aliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
