Poetry Structure
A group of lines in a poem
Stanza
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
Simile
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Alliteration
Sequence of events in a story
plot
the main problem in the story
conflict
Phrases or words in a stanza
Lines
A comparison of two unlike things stating one thing is another
metaphor
Repetition of vowel sounds (open, door, over)
Assononance
height of a story's action; often the turning point
climax
main character in a story
The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse (i.e. ABAB or ABCB).
Rhyme scheme
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
Personification
Repetition of a consonant sound within two or more words in close proximity (tick, dock, lack or moving, jumping, running).
Consonance
the part of the story that introduces the characters and setting
exposition
the perspective from which a story is told
Point of view
What is the Rhyme Scheme in the following stanza?
The dog is fat.
The cat is thin.
The shark has a fin.
The fish has a hat.
ABBA
The following is an example of which type of figurative language?
Her hair was a golden ray of sunshine.
Metaphor
The following is an example of which sound device?
The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plains.
Assonance.
a character (or force) who opposes the protagonist
antagonist
Central idea of a work of literature
theme
How do you know if a Rhyme scheme is regular or irregular?
In a poem with a regular rhyme scheme, each stanza follows the same pattern.
The following is an example of which type of figurative language?
His heart leapt out of his chest when he saw her walk through the door.
Personification.
The following is an example of which sound device?
He struck the clock with a quick flick.
Consonance.
Name one of the 4 types of conflict in literature.
1. Character vs. Character.
2. Character vs. Self
3. Character vs. Nature
4. Character vs. Society
Name one of the 4 ways to find a theme in literature.
1. Look for changes in the main character.
2. Look at the central conflict.
3. Look for statements of theme.
4. Look for clues in the title.