Literary Terms & Poetic Devices 3rd Qtr

rhyme that occurs within the line of poetry Ex. score, four, and more with Casey at the bat!

he rhyming pattern of a poem

a conversation between or among characters

the repetition of consonant sounds within and at the ends of words

the time, place, and circumstances in which a story takes place

when the last word of two or more lines of verse rhyme with each other.

a pattern of sound created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in words

how a piece of literature makes you feel

a writer's attitude toward subject, audience, and self; how something sounds when someone speak

when poetry lacks a rhyme scheme or fixed metrical pattern

a reference to a biblical event, person, or place.  

the use of dashes, commas, periods, etc to show where to pause when reading, emphasis points

the use of capital letters for common nouns and/or entire words the author wishes to emphasis

words that are close, but not perfect rhymes

include pamphlets, newspapers & book like Uncle Tom's Cabin to increase anti-slavery sentiment.

words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses and help create mental images

A word formed from the initial letters in a phrase.

In "O Captain! My Captain!"  Abraham Lincoln is compared to the captain of a ship.

reference to a historical event or custom, a work of liturature or art, or a well known person

a public address; ex. The Gettysburg Address

A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children.

comparing two different things without using like or as.  Ex. He is a whirlwind.

is the repetition of vowel sounds in a nearby words.  Its is used to set the mood.