Satire
When a writer or character says one thing but means the opposite.
What is verbal irony?
A long narrative that traces the adventures of a hero is an...
What is epic poem?
When something represents something else, such as a wedding ring for love.
What is symbolism?
The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse.
What is rhyme scheme?
To go over repeatedly in the mind.
What is ruminate?
A form of irony that creates emphasis by saying less than what is true or appropriate.
What is understatement?
A wail of grief.
What is lament or laments?
A sound repeating at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration?
Two lines of poetry that rhyme.
What is a rhyming couplet?
Information that is not stated outright.
What is implicit?
An extremely exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
What is hyperbole?
What are talons?
The main character, typically a likeable hero.
What is protagonist?
A paragraph within poetry.
What is a stanza?
To continue on, stubbornly, despite obstacles.
What is persistence?
The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, especially in order to insult, show irritation or be funny.
What is sarcasm?
A sign or warning that something will happen.
What is omen or omens?
A comparison of two things that are not alike. Example: Life is a highway
What is a metaphor?
Poetry with a beat can also be called this.
What is a rap?
To continue doing something, even though it is difficult.
What is persevere/perseverence?
A contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.
What is situational irony?
An Old English word for "fate".
What is wyrd?
One of the attributes that makes up and distinguishes an individual.
What is character trait?
A type of poetry that looks like what the poem is written about.
A viewpoint, or way of seeing things.
What is perspective?