Review of vocab for "Unit 2: Assessment 1"

A contrast or discrepancy between what is stated and what is really meant, or expected to happen and actually happens

rhyme that occurs within the same line of poetry

Comparison of two UNLIKE things using the words "like" or "as"

the atmosphere or feelings the author creates for the reader

an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis

The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals, used mostly in poetry.

the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

poems that follow strict rules (i.e. for instance, they might have a certain number of lines or a certain rhyme scheme)

when rhyming words are at the ends of lines

A recurring subject, item, image, or idea

A four-line stanza

A word that imitates the sound it represents

ways of using words for the sound qualities they create. These can help convey the meaning and mood

a type of narrative poem that tells a story. It is often meant to be sung or recited. 

the deeper meaning; reading between the lines (opposite of the surface or literal meaning)

repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in neighboring words that do not rhyme. Ex: That cat sat back.

the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry

a type of poetry that presents the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker

A thing that represents or stands for something else

a worn-out idea or overused expression

a group of lines within a poem (similar to a paragraph in a novel)

a long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or group

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis

the writer's attitude towards his/her subject

a change

descriptive words making one imagine how something looks, feels, smells, touches, and tastes.

Comparison of two UNLIKE things without using like or as

the voice that talks to the reader in a poem (does not have to be the author)

the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse.

poetry without regular patterns or rules (does not have rhyme)

a word's dictionary definition; the literal meaning; the surface meaning (opposite of reading between the lines).

repetition of a sound or letter at the beginning of neighboring words. Ex: Sally sold seashells by the seashore.

A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase. Ex: jumbo shrimp

a poem that has a formal structure, containing 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme and meter

the arrangement of words and lines on a page (in poetry)

A pair of rhymed lines in a poem

The main message, written in a complete sentence. It is applicable to anyone, anywhere, at any time.