contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Analyzing a poem's meter, by marked accents, feet

The leading character in a drama, movie, etc.

phrase applied to an object that is not literally applicable

comparison of one thing with another thing (different kind)

ordered patterns of rhyme at the ends of the lines of a poem

exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

a contrast or opposition between two things

The individual writing style of an author

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Continuation of a sentence w/o a pause beyond, end of a line

The primal meaning of a word, opposition to feelings

expression, meaning using language that means the opposite

Feelings evoked to a reader through words and descriptions

Repetitive consonant sounds within a sentence or phrase.

A quality that evokes pity or sadness.

excessive pride or self-confidence

visually descriptive or figurative language

verse with no rhyme, uses iambic pentameter

compound expression in Old English with metaphorical meaning

The arrangement of words to create sentences in a language, A set of rules for or an analysis of this

Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter

Literal meaning that contrasts to feelings the word suggests

In a sonnet, the turn of thought or argument

a figure intended to represent an abstract quality.

A thing that represents an object with a deeper meaning

a break, especially a sense pause

words that are able to be understood by contextual clues.

a state of opposition between ideas/interests; disagreement

guiding beliefs/ideals that characterize a community

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English Rhetorical Terms

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Oxymoron
contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
Tautology is the same as an oxymoron.
Two words that contradict each other.
terms do not appear in conjunction
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Scansion
a person that is the direct opposite of someone
Paraphrasing a poem
Analyzing the poem’s meaning
Analyzing a poem's meter, by marked accents, feet
3
Protagonist
The leading character in a drama, movie, etc.
a figure intended to represent an abstract quality.
none
a person who is hostile to someone or something
4
Metaphor
Stating that a thing is like another using comparison words
phrase applied to an object that is not literally applicable
comparison of two like things using the words “like” or “as”
expressing how 2 things are similar while being different
5
Simile
a figure intended to represent an abstract quality.
comparison of one thing with another thing (different kind)
contradictory terms appear in conjunction
refers to one thing by mentioning another thing
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Rhyme Scheme
ordered patterns of rhyme at the ends of the lines of a poem
unordered pattern of rhyme at the start of the lines of poem
unordered pattern of rhyme at the ends of the lines
ordered patterns of rhyme at the beginning of the lines
7
the occurrence of the same consonance sound at the beginning of adjacent
Alliteration
Allegory
Adumbration
Figure of speech
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Hyperbole
exaggerated claims
exaggerated behavior
exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
exaggerated statements claims meant to be taken literally
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Antihesis
combining of the constituent elements of separate material
a contrast or opposition between two things
To do the opposite of what is expected or desired
a proposition stated or put forward for consideration
10
Voice
The author
The tone the speaker uses
The individual writing style of an author
The person who is reading the poem
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Diction
When one or more words from a sentence are omitted.
An exaggerated statement that are not to be taken literally.
arrangement which words are put together to form sentences.
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
12
Enjambment
All are correct
continuation of a stanza including a pause beyond the line
The continuation of a sentence w/ a pause beyond the stanza
Continuation of a sentence w/o a pause beyond, end of a line
13
Connotation
Repetition of consonant sounds in two or more syllables
The primal meaning of a word, opposition to feelings
Implied meaning that is associated with a word
Figurative language that appeals to our five senses.
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Irony
the dishonest meaning of someone's words
the honest meaning of someone's words
expression, meaning using language that means the opposite
the expression of ones meaning by using visual pictures
15
Mood
Feelings evoked to a reader through words and descriptions
The feeling of a character being revealed through the text.
The location that a story is taking place.
The atmosphere of a story.
16
Consonance
Repetition of consonant sounds in two or more syllables
Repetitive consonant sounds within a sentence or phrase.
all of the above
A comparison of two things for the purpose of clarification.
17
A person who actively opposes
Assistant
Antagonist
Adversary
Protagonist
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Pathos
Including logistics and statistics.
including emotion
A quality that evokes pity or sadness.
A use of repetition.
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Hubris
humility
excessive low-confidence
over powering
excessive pride or self-confidence
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Imagery
visually descriptive or figurative language
a picture
all of the above
visually descriptive or literal meaning
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Blank Verse
humorous verse of 5 lines, the 1st, 2nd, and 5th lines rhyme
a poem or piece of verse having such correspondence
the ordinary form of spoken or written language
verse with no rhyme, uses iambic pentameter
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Kenning
A word being replaced by a verb
compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry
compound expression in Old English with metaphorical meaning
A figure of speech used only to describe objects
23
Syntax
The arrangement of words to create sentences in a language
Phrases to create sentences
A set of rules for or an analysis of this
24
Free Verse
Poetry that has rhyme and meter.
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter
Poetry that rhyme or don’t have a regular meter.
Poetry that has regular meter.
25
Denotation
A quality which evokes pity or sadness.
A and B
Literal meaning that contrasts to feelings the word suggests
Implied meaning that is associated with a word
26
Volta
The literary devices used in one stanza
The voice the speaker uses within a poem
The speaker’s point of view
In a sonnet, the turn of thought or argument
27
Personification
a figure intended to represent an abstract quality.
Not including characteristics to something nonhuman.
Not furthering the writer’s use of imagery
A non-visible representation of something abstract.
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Narrator
a person who tells a story
A story or a count of events
Something being told as a source of entertainment
Flashbacks of a story, looking back on past events
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Symbol - Symbolism
A thing that represents an object with a deeper meaning
The style in which the author writes the poem
The diction represented in the poem
The overall topic in the poem
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An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly
Quotation
Reality
Allusion
Hint
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Caesura
a break, especially a sense pause
indecision or disinclination
the act or state of continuing
extension or carrying on to a further point
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Ellipsis
words that are able to be understood by contextual clues.
all of the aboce
Words that are superfluous.
Writing words that are contextual
33
Conflict
a state of opposition between ideas/interests; disagreement
be harmonious or consistent with
friendly understanding/informal alliance between states
the action/process/result of arranging or being arranged
34
Ethos
The aspiration manifested and culture.
The spirit of a belief
The community as manifested in its beliefs.
guiding beliefs/ideals that characterize a community
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A comparison between two things ; for explanation
Analogy
Correspondance
Dissimilarity
Difference

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