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Poetic Terms
Figurative Language Terms
Drama Terms
Recurring Terms
Applying the Terms
100
A words that describes the occurence of the same sound at the end of two or more lines
What is end rhyme?
100

Giving human characteristics to a non-human object

What is personification?

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100
The main character of a drama or a short story
What is a protagonist?
100
The point of view used when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of each character in a piece of literature
What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?
100
Walking through the park Rain begins to fall. I sure could use a ride, But I don't know who to call. What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
ABCB
200
A word that describes the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words
What is alliteration?
200
Comparing two thing using the words "like" or "as"
What is simile?
200
The character who the main character is in conflict with
What is an antagonist?
200
The sequence of events in a story
What is the plot?
200
I try to take my time when I write a rhyme. What poetic device is used in this line?
Internal rhyme
300
A group of lines in a poem
What is a stanza?
300
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
What is metaphor?
300
A character who displays traits that are opposite of those the main character displays
What is a foil?
300
The central purpose, concern or message of a piece of literature
What is the theme?
300
He's a walking encyclopedia. What type of figurative language is used?
Metaphor
400
A poem that has a set rhyme and rhythm
What is a structured poem?
400
An extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
400
Dramas are divided into parts called ___________ which are divided into smaller parts called ___________.
Acts and scenes
400
The point of the story with the most action and the turning point of the story
What is the climax?
400
Slugs slide across my deck leaving puddles of slime. What poetic device is used in this line?
Alliteration
500
The pattern of end rhyme in poem
What is rhyme scheme?
500
A type of writing that appeals to one's sense of smell, touch, taste, sight or hearing
What is imagery?
500
The three things a script should include
What are a list of characters, dialogue and stage directions?
500
The struggle between opposing forces in a story
What is a conflict?
500
I could sleep for 100 years if I were dreaming about Edward Cullen. What poetic device is used in this line?
Hyperbole