Literary Devices and Poetry Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards covering figures of speech, poetic elements, and word choice based on the lecture transcript.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a comparison without using "like" or "as", such as "Knowledge is a key" or "The princess was the moon" in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

Rhyme

A literary effect that occurs when words end with the same sound, making poems sound musical, emotional, and easier to remember.

Meter

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry, functioning like a beat in music.

Haiku

A form of poetry defined by a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject, which reveals how the author feels about filial duty and sacrifice in The Aged Mother through respectful, loving, and reflective attitudes.

Diction

The author's choice of words, illustrated by comparing the sentence "The king walked." with the stronger phrasing "The mighty king marched."