High School English 4 Part B Flashcards

What is enjambment in poetry?

When a line of poetry continues without pause onto the next line. It creates flow or builds suspense.

Define archetype.

A universal symbol, character, or situation that recurs in literature across cultures (e.g., the hero or the trickster).

What’s the difference between tone and mood?

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject; mood is how the reader feels.

What are the three types of rhetorical appeals?

Logos (logic), Pathos (emotion), Ethos (credibility).

Define satire.

A genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize flaws in people or society.

What is a counterclaim?

An opposing viewpoint in an argument that the writer addresses and refutes.

What is a logical fallacy?

A flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument (e.g., slippery slope, straw man).

How is parody different from satire?

Parody imitates a specific work for comedic effect, while satire critiques society using humor or irony.

What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

To create vivid imagery and convey emotions beyond the literal meaning of words.

What’s the function of a rebuttal in an argument?

To directly respond to and disprove a counterclaim, strengthening the original position.

What is poetic structure?

The pattern or form of a poem, including elements like rhyme scheme, meter, and stanza arrangement.

Define imagery.

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).

What is meter in poetry?

The rhythm of a poem, measured by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

What is caesura?

A pause in the middle of a line of poetry, often created by punctuation.

Define diction.

The author's word choice, which helps create tone and mood.

What is a simile?

A comparison using "like" or "as." Example: “Her smile was like sunshine.”

What is a metaphor?

A direct comparison between two unlike things. Example: “Time is a thief.”

Define alliteration.

The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in a phrase or line. Example: “Peter Piper picked…”

What is assonance?

The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

What is consonance?

The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words.

What is a claim?

The main point or argument that a writer is trying to make.

What is ethos?

A rhetorical appeal that relies on the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker or source.

What is logos?

A rhetorical appeal to logic, facts, and reasoning.

What is pathos?

A rhetorical appeal to the reader’s emotions.

Define incongruity in satire.

Presenting things that are out of place or absurd to highlight flaws or provoke thought.

What is the slippery slope fallacy?

A logical fallacy where a small action is said to lead to a major, exaggerated consequence.

What is the straw man fallacy?

A logical fallacy that misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack.

What is irony?

Saying the opposite of what one means, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

What is exaggeration in satire?

Overstating something to make a point or highlight its absurdity.

What is rhetorical analysis?

Examining how an author uses language and appeals to persuade the audience.