Rhymes and Stuff
End Rhyme
Rhymes occuring at the end of the line
irony
A contrast between expectation and reality
First person point of view
A character in the story is actually telling the story himself
Figure of Speech
A way of saying something other than the ordinary way
Free Verse
Poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme
Dramatic irony
Irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play
Figurative language
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling
Form
External pattern or shape of a poem
Internal Rhyme
A word inside a line rhymes with another word on the same line
Hyperbole
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
Flat Character
Story character who has no depth, usually has one personality or characteristic
Imagery
Description that appeals to the senses
End Stopped Line
Line ending in regular punctuation
Form
External pattern or shape of a poem
Foot
Basic unit in the scansion or measurement of verse, stressed and unstressed syllables
Indirect presentation of character
The personality of a character is revealed by what he or she does or says
Female rhyme
Lines rhymed by their final two syllables
Euphony
Smooth choice and arrangement of sounds
Hamartia
Tragic flaw which causes a character´s downfall
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