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PD. 1st/2nd/3rd

"The Road Not Taken" By: Robert Frost Vocabulary words

Question	Answer
Simile	a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Metaphor	A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Symbolism	the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Allegory	a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Device in literature	is a technique a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing.
Imagery	visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
voice in literature	Voice in literature is the individual style in which a certain author writes his or her works.
tone in literature	is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.
Irony	is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words
Ambiguity	is a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning.
consonance	refers to repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase.
Narrative	is a sequence of connected events, whether real or fictional.
Theme	s defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.
Provoke	to push something to happen.
Relationship	the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other
Reveal	to make known; disclose; divulge:
form	a piece of writing is simply its structure, how it is constructed and organized.
Persona	the person who is understood to be speaking (or thinking or writing) a particular work.
Diverged	to move or extend in different directions from a common point
Underground	beneath the surface of the ground.
Sigh	emit a long, deep, audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling.
Hence	as a consequence; for this reason.
Worn	damaged and shabby as a result of much use.
Alliteration	the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
personification	is a form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics.
rhyme	is a repetition of similar sounding words, occurring at the end of lines in poems or songs
Paradox	which means “contrary to expectations, existing belief, or perceived opinion.”
Overstatement	is an act of stating something more profoundly than it actually is, in order to make the point more serious or important or beautiful.
Euphony	refers to the use of phrases and words that are noted for possessing an extensive degree of notable loveliness or melody in the sound they create.
Denotation	refers to the use of the dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.
Connotation	refers to a meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly.
Assonance	takes place when two or more words, close to one another repeat the same vowel sound, but start with different consonant sounds.
Poetry	literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.

Created by: PR2004

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