English 8 Literary Devices & Vocab Flashcards
(31 cards)
A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
Rhyme Scheme
A group of lines in a poem
Stanza
A device in literature where an object represents an idea
Symbolism
Central idea of a work of literature
Theme
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, subject or character
Tone
“Eden Sank To Grief”
Allusion
Desire = Fire Hate = Ice or gold representing value or worth
Symbolism or Metaphor
Fire, Sire Twice, Hate
Rhyme Scheme
“I have tasted of desire” or “bowed head, lowered eyes, soulful cries”
Imagery
A reference to another work in literature or person or thing.
Allusion
The repetition of a word at the beginning of successive clauses
Anaphora
The direct opposite, a sharp contrast
Antithesis
Placement of two things close together to emphasize comparisons or contrast
Juxtaposition
Excessive pride or arrogance that results in the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy
Hubris
Exaggeration
Hyperbole
Description that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Imagery
A comparison without using like or as
Metaphor
But you didn’t and still I rise both use repetitive phrases or “I rise, I rise, I rise”
Anaphora
“Like a raisin in the sun” or “like a syrupy sweet” or “like I’ve got oil wells in my room”
Simile
Example of hyperbole
“I thought you’d kill me”
Able to survive under bad conditions; tough
Hardy
Color
Hue
Become less intense
Subside
A period of deep sorrow
Grief
