Unit 1 Part 2 Flashcards
Quatrain
A stanza of 4 lines
Tercet
A stanza of 3 lines
Couplet
A stanza of 2 lines
Rhyme
The similarity of ending sounds existing between two words
Rhyme Scheme
The sequence of rhymes in a poem The first end sound is A then b
Iambic Pentameter
A line verse with five iambs (10 beats)
- Mimics heart beat rythm
- Generally used when lines are full of emotion
Free verse
Poetry that lacks a regular meter, does not rhyme, and uses irregular line lengths
Shakespearean Sonnet
Each of its 14 lines is written in iambic pentameter. Has 3 quatrains and a rhyming couplet. Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Diction
The choice of words/phrases
Connotation
The ideas or feelings that an idea evokes
denotation
Dictionary/literal meaning of words
cliche
an expression that is overused that it lost its effectiveness
foreshadowing
hints of what’s to come
Theme
a message or life lesson that is revealed about humanity
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Assonance
vowel repetition in close proximity
Consonance
consonant repetition
Cacophony
Series of harsh words to convey disorder
Euphony
A series of musically pleasant sounds/convey sense of harmony
Onomatopoeia
Use of words to imitate sound
