poetry terms 1 Flashcards
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repetition without rhyme of vowel sounds in stressed syllables; sometimes used instead of direct rhyme; ex: tENSE, sENSE or bOW, dOWn
assonance
a narrative poem that is meant to be sung and focuses on a single, tragic event; has characters, setting, and dialogue; uses repetition and has a regular rhyme and meter
ballad
a poem in which the arrangement of words and letters on the page is integral to the meaning
concrete poem
the repetition of consonant sounds within and at the end of words; ex: and blacK are the waters that sparKled so green
consonance
a couple, or pair, of lines of poetry, usually rhymed (aa rhyme scheme)
couplet
a variation of the spoken language; the speech may differ in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar from the standard language; ex: y’all!!!
dialect
a long, narrative poem about the life of a hero whose actions reflect the values of the group he or she belongs to
epic
a metaphor that extends over several lines, stanzas, or the entire poem
extended metaphor
language that uses words and expressions that is different from the literal meaning; personification, metaphor, simile, etc
figurative language
early ballads, typical of the medieval period
folk ballad
a unit of meter (basically one syllable of a word)
foot
the way the words of a poem are arranged on the page
form
free of the strict rules of rhyme and meter, it allows the poet to strive for patterns close to his or her own thought and breath patterns, creating a personal rhythm
free verse
a 3 line poem from Japanese tradition, based on seventeen sounds, or 3 lines with syllables: 5,7,5; it is a brief poem, usually about a common experience or a natural object, that records the essence of a moment, linking nature to human nature
haiku
an exaggeration like “I’ve told you a million times already!”
hyperbole
a verse line of 10 syllables creating 5 beats, or feet, each foot comprised of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one; the meter of heroic couplets, sonnets, and blank verse
iambic pentameter
descriptive language that evokes a picture or resonates with one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind
imagery
the end of the poetic line as it creates a visual shape for the poem; doesn’t necessarily coincide with the end of the sentence or phrase
line break
a poem that expresses personal thoughts or feelings; short, has a single speaker, and focuses on a single, strong idea
lyric poem
repetition of initial or beginning sounds of words, usually consonants; ex: Slimy, Slippery Snake
alliteration
