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common literary terms
figurative language
Figurative language II
poetry
Drama
100
What is the words and phrases an author uses to create literary works.
what is language
100
repetition of on initial sound in more than one word
What is alliteration
100
an extravagant or excessive exaggeration
What is hyperbole
100
poetry that follows no specific guidelines about rhyme meter, or length
What is free form poetry
100
a serious play that ends in a disaster or sorrow
What is tragedy
200
What is word choices the author uses
What is diction
200
pattern of rhymes in a poem
What is rhyme scheme
200
sound device where a word imitates the sounds of the word
What is onomatopoeia
200
poem that tells a story
What is narrative
200
lighthearted play intended to amuse audience
What is comedy
300
something an author uses to convey the meaning beyond the literal meaning of the words.
What is figurative language
300
figure of speech that gives human characteristics to and animal, thing, idea, or an inanimate object
What is personification
300
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
What is juxaposition
300
poetry that expresses someones thoughts and feelings
What is lyric
300
long uninterrupted speech made by one character spoken in front of and heard by other characters
What is monologue
400
language that appeals to the senses, allows the reader to experience what the author is describing.
What is imagery
400
An implied comparison between two unrelated things not using like or as
What is metaphor
400
OW what type of figurative language is this
What is onomatopoia
400
written in traditional verse and generally rhymes.
What is fixed form poetry
400
a dramatic monologue where a character reveals their inner feelings.
What is soliloquy
500
something that stands for something else ex eagle is freedom
What is symbolism
500
A direct comparison between two unlike things, using like or as
What is simile
500
fact or opinion ex: he was here.
What is indicative verb mood
500
the dictionary meaning of a word, and meaning associated with the word.
What is denotation and connotation
500
a comment a character makes to the audience but is not intended for the other characters to hear
What is aside