Ela 9th final

Assonance/Consonance

repetition of vowel sounds in neighboring words/repetition of consonant sounds in neighboring words (NOT rhyme)

Apostrophe

A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love.

Epithet

an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Paradox

A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

Metaphor

A comparison without using like or as

Homeric Simile

A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that often describes an event, especially with respects to the setting

Personification

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

Allusion

A brief intentional reference to an historical, mythic or literary person, place,event, character or movement.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words.

Stream of consciousness

Takes a reader inside a character's mind to reveal perceptions, thoughts, and feelings

In Medias Res

The relation of a story begins either at the midpoint or at the conclusion

Chronological order

a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern

Epic poem

A long serious poem that tells the story of a heroic figure

Epic hero

a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events

Limerick poem

five line poem which usually is humorous and has a AABBA rhyme scheme

Dramatic poem

a poem which employs a dramatic form or some element or elements of dramatic techniques as a means of achieving poetic ends

Dramatic Monologue

a character delivers a long speech, often addressing another character or the audience, revealing their inner thoughts, motivations, and personality

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that brings together contradictory words for effect, such as "jumbo shrimp" and "deafening silence."

Lyric poem

A poem, such as a sonnet or an ode that expresses the thoughts and feeling of the poet

Elegy poem

A poem that laments the death of person or one that is simply sad and thoughtful

Archetypes

a recurring symbol, motif, character, or situation that represents a universal human experience or idea

Antihero

a protagonist who lacks the traditional, heroic qualities of bravery, integrity, and moral uprightness

Foil

A character who contrast with protagonist in order to highlight or differentiate certain qualities.

Protagonist

a character who the story follows

Onomatopoeia

a poetic device where words mimic the sounds they describe, like "buzz" or "hiss."

Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Anaphora

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or clauses

Gothic literature

poems that share the characteristics of Gothic literature, such as the exploration of themes of fear, horror, and the supernatural

Romanticism

a literary movement emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism

Dystopian literature

explore bleak, oppressive, or post-apocalyptic societies

Bildungsroman

focuses on the coming-of-age story of a protagonist, particularly their moral and psychological development

Antithesis

a literary device where contrasting ideas are presented in parallel grammatical structures, highlighting the difference between them

Synecdoche

a figure of speech where a part of something is used to represent the whole, or vice versa

Hyperbole

a figure of speech that involves using extreme exaggeration to make a point, emphasize a feeling, or create a vivid image

Dramatic Irony

a literary device by which the audience's or reader's understanding of events or individuals in a work surpasses that of its characters

Situational Irony

where the outcome of an event is the opposite of what the character or reader expects

Cosmic Irony

where the universe or fate seems to play a cruel joke by thwarting expectations.

Verbal irony

refers to the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal or surface meaning.

Tone

the author's or speaker's attitude toward the subject, audience, or the poem itself

Imagery

the use of vivid, descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) to create mental images in the reader's mind

Iambic Pantemeter

a rhythmic pattern consisting of five iambs per line, where each iamb is an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable

Sonnet

a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm