Poetic Practices
What word describes the art of word choice and phrasing in writing?
Diction
A figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".
A Simile
A __________ involves a humorous exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally, such as saying, “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
This vocab word is used to describe the overall emotional atmosphere created by a text.
The Mood
BOOM, BANG, CRUNCH, etc. are all examples of which literary element?
Onomatopoeia
A poem such depicting the Lion and the Mouse or the Tortoise and Hair are examples of this vocab word.
An Allegory
The sentence: "My work desk is an organized mess." is an example of?
An Oxymoron
The phrase “She has a heart of stone” is an example of __________, where one thing is described in terms of another.
A Metaphor
Shows such as, Parks and Rec, The Boys, and Seinfeld are all examples of a technique that uses humor or irony to critique.
Satire
The technique of using language that appeals to the senses to create an emotional response in the reader is known as?
Imagery
The poem,
In Memory of a Friend -
Beneath the quiet stars, you lie,
Your laughter now a distant sigh.
In every corner, shadows play,
A whisper of you, gone away.
The moments shared, a tender thread,
In every word, in all you said.
Though time may fade the brightest light,
Your spirit lingers, ever bright.
...is an example of what?
An Elegy
When someone robs a police station, this is an example of what?
Irony
The emotional quality of a text is often referred to as its __________, which can influence how the reader feels.
Tone
"Would it kill you to stop chewing with your mouth open?!" is an example of this vocab word.
A Rhetorical Question
This literary technique involves the use of a symbol to represent a deeper meaning.
Symbolism
This word uses a literary technique that highlights contrasts between two elements or themes.
Juxtaposition
When a part of something is used to represent the whole, such as referring to a car as “wheels,” this is referred to as what?
A Synecdoche
An example of a __________ is when a character in a poem speaks to the moon as if it can respond.
Apostrophe
A statement that presents a contradiction yet may hold truth is called a what?
Paradox
A humorous imitation of another work or style, often exaggerated.
A Parody
What is a Sonnet?
A structured poem often with a specific rhyme scheme (Elizabethan: abab cdcd efef gg OR Italian: cde cde or cdc dcd), notably found in Shakespeare's work.
Using a term such as "downsized" instead of "fired" is an example of which vocab term?
A Euphemism
A rhetorical device that reverses the structure of phrases to create a mirrored effect is known as __________, often used to emphasize a point or create rhythm in writing.
Chiasmus
A literary technique that uses an indirect reference to a well-known event or figure to evoke an emotional response is referred to as which vocab term?
An Allusion
A descriptive phrase that highlights a characteristic of a person.
An Epithet