Vocabulary Terms Flashcards
The line
A line is a subdivision of a poem, specifically a group of words arranged into a row that ends for a reason other than the right-hand margin
Stanzas
In poetry, a stanza is a division of four or more lines having a fixed length, meter, or rhyming scheme.
White Space
White space is the area around the poem.
Verse
The literary device verse denotes a single line of poetry. The term can also be used to refer to a stanza or other parts of poetry.
Rhythm
Rhythm is a literary device that demonstrates the long and short patterns through stressed and unstressed syllables, particularly in verse form
Figurative Language
Figurative language uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful. Figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, and allusions go beyond the literal meanings of the words to give readers new insights
Metaphor
Metaphor is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics. In other words, a resemblance of two contradictory or different objects is made based on a single or some common characteristics.
Simile
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as.” Therefore, it is a direct comparison
Diction
Diction can be defined as style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. Diction, or choice of words, often separates good writing from bad writing. It depends on a number of factors.
Syntax
Syntax is a set of rules in a language. It dictates how words from different parts of speech are put together in order to convey a complete thought
Denotative Meaning
Denotation is generally defined as literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings.
Connotative Meaning
Connotation refers to a meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly. Words carry cultural and emotional associations or meanings, in addition to their literal meanings or denotations.
Cliches
Cliché refers to an expression that has been overused to the extent that it loses its original meaning or novelty.
Abstract
A term coined by Edith Sitwell to describe a poem in which the words are chosen for their aural quality rather than specifically for their sense or meaning.
Concrete
poetry in which the meaning or effect is conveyed partly or wholly by visual means, using patterns of words or letters and other typographical devices.
