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What is the central, deeper meaning of a written work known as?
Theme.
What literary device explains the details of a character from beginning to the end?
Characterization.
What is a complete sentence that expresses a theme called?
Thematic statement.
What do we call the pattern of rhyme at the end of each verse in poetry?
Rhyme scheme.
What literary device refers to the use of symbols in literature?
Symbolism.
What is the term for making logical deductions based on assumed truths?
Inference.
What is a collection of verses and choruses that expresses personal emotions?
Lyric.
What is a poem structured in 14 lines that uses an established rhyme scheme?
Sonnet.
What type of poetry typically reflects on death or loss?
Elegy.
What form of poetry praises people, natural scenes, and abstract ideas?
Ode.
What figure of speech compares two dissimilar objects using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile.
What is a figure of speech that illustrates how two non-similar things are identical?
Metaphor.
What does a thematic statement express?
A theme.
Which literary term describes the rhythm and meter of a sonnet?
Iambic pentameter.
What distinguishes an ode from other poetic forms?
Its lyrical nature and serious tone.
What connects a symbol to its literal meaning?
It represents something beyond its literal meaning.
What does characterization reveal about a character?
Details from beginning to the end of the story.
How does symbolism enhance a literary work?
By adding layers of meaning through symbols.
In poetry, what does the rhyme scheme determine?
The pattern of end rhymes in verses.
What is the primary focus of an elegy?
Death or loss.
How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
A metaphor makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
What is the purpose of using inference in literature?
To deduce logical conclusions from given premises.
What can lyics express besides personal emotions?
Thoughts.
How are sonnets historically significant in literature?
Made popular by poets like Shakespeare.
What is the tone of a typical ode?
Serious.
In what context might one use a simile?
To create vivid imagery in writing.
Why are themes important in a written work?
They provide the central message or lesson.
What role does emotional expression play in lyrics?
It conveys personal feelings and experiences.
How does a thematic statement differ from a theme?
It is a complete sentence that articulates the theme.
What is common about the subjects of odes?
They often praise significant people or ideas.