Romanticism and Poetry Analysis Study Guide

A series of flashcards to help review key concepts and terms related to Romanticism and poetry analysis.

Romanticism

An era characterized by individualism, intuition, and idealism.

Gothic Literature

Literature featuring dark, mysterious, and horror elements.

Transcendentalism

A movement emphasizing individual intuition and spiritual connection, rejecting materialism.

Theme

A central idea or message in a literary work, such as grief in 'The Raven'.

Internal Rhyme

Rhyme within a single line of poetry, as seen in Poe's work.

Allusions

References to other texts within a literary work.

Consonance

Repetitive sounds at the end of words that create musicality.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines.

Personification

Attributing human qualities to non-human entities, like the storm in Dickinson's poem.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

Extended Metaphor

A metaphor that continues over several lines or throughout a poem.

Juxtaposition

The placement of contrasting ideas or images next to each other.

Alliteration

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Rhyme Scheme

The pattern of rhymes in a poem that contributes to its musicality.

Fireside Poets

A group of poets whose works were read for entertainment in America.

Repetition

The repeated use of words or phrases in a poem to reinforce themes.

Allegory

A narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize broader moral lessons.

Satire

A literary work that humorously critiques societal institutions.

Treasure

A significant item in the story 'Devil and Tom Walker' representing greed.

Beauty of Nature

The aesthetic pleasure and inspiration derived from natural surroundings.