Sentence Structure
this type of sentence tends to be monosyllabic
What is Telegraphic?
This repeats the same word of phrase at the beginning of each sentence or successive phrase
What is anaphora?
This type of poetry spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem.
What is acrostic?
To shout derisively at; taunt.
What is jeering?
This is used in, suitable for, or resembling an elegy.
What is elegiac?
These sentences tend to be polysyllabic.
What are long/involved sentences?
This repeats the same word of phrase at the END of each sentence or successive phrase.
What is Epiphora/Epistrophe?
This is typically written to praise a person, event or thing.
What is an ode?
To regard or treat with reverence; revere.
What is venerating?
To be possessed by a foolish or extravagant passion for another person.
What is infatuated?
This sentence often produces a dramatic tension and suspense for the main point at the end of the sentence.
What is a periodic sentence?
This repeats conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses in close succession.
What is Polysyndeton?
Usually written about a loved one who has passed away, but can also be written about a group of people, too.
What is an elegy?
This is characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; sneering; cynical.
What is sardonic?
To be ecstatically happy.
What is elated?
Which type of sentence creates the effect of immediacy and naturalness.
What is a loose sentence?
The use of one word to modify or govern two other words in two different ways.
What is Zeugma
Funny and sometimes rude, they have a set rhyme scheme of AABBA, with lines one, two and five all being longer in length than lines three and four.
What is Limerick?
this word is subject to fear; timid and fearful.
What is timorous?
To be intimate and affectionate to something but not in a sexual manner.
What is platonic?
This occurs in poetry when a line is cut off before its natural stopping point & goes on to the next line.
What is Enjambment?
A type of parallelism that eliminates one or more words from the sentence.
What is an Ellipsis?
This can rhyme or not, it can have as many lines or stanzas as the poet wants, can be about anything.
What is a fee verse?
To be utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict
What is abhorrent?
To be free from disturbance and calm.
What is tranquility?