a statement or situation that at first seems impossible or oxymoronic, but which solves itself and reveals meaning.

The repeated use of the same grammatical structure in a sentence or series of sentences. Stories told simultaneously

a comical imitation of a serious piece with the intent of ridiculing the author or his work.

a poem, play or story that celebrates and idealizes the simple life of shepherd and shepherdesses.

the quality of a literary work or passage which appeals to the readers’ or viewer’s emotions—especially pity, compassion, and sympathy.

Repetition of a line, stanza, or phrase.

A word or phrase used more than once to emphasize an idea

The use of humor to ridicule and expose the shortcomings and failings of a society, individuals, and institutions, often in the hope that change and reform are possible.

six-line stanza of poetry; also, the last six lines of a sonnet

Stream of consciousness

a form of writing which replicates the way the human mind works. Ideas are presented in random order; thoughts are often unfinished.

the particular way in which parts of a written work are combined.

the way a writer uses language. Takes into account word choice, diction, figures of speech, and so on. The writer’s “voice”

A concrete object, scene, or action which has deeper significance because it is associated with something else, often an important idea or theme in the work

a figure of speech where one part represents the entire object, or vice-versa

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Lit Terms #5

Question	Answer
paradox	a statement or situation that at first seems impossible or oxymoronic, but which solves itself and reveals meaning.
parallelism	The repeated use of the same grammatical structure in a sentence or series of sentences. Stories told simultaneously
parody	a comical imitation of a serious piece with the intent of ridiculing the author or his work.
pastoral	a poem, play or story that celebrates and idealizes the simple life of shepherd and shepherdesses.
Pathos	the quality of a literary work or passage which appeals to the readers’ or viewer’s emotions—especially pity, compassion, and sympathy.
Quatrain	Four-line stanza
Refrain	Repetition of a line, stanza, or phrase.
Repetition	A word or phrase used more than once to emphasize an idea
Satire	The use of humor to ridicule and expose the shortcomings and failings of a society, individuals, and institutions, often in the hope that change and reform are possible.
Sestet	six-line stanza of poetry; also, the last six lines of a sonnet
Stream of consciousness	a form of writing which replicates the way the human mind works. Ideas are presented in random order; thoughts are often unfinished.
Structure	the particular way in which parts of a written work are combined.
Style	the way a writer uses language. Takes into account word choice, diction, figures of speech, and so on. The writer’s “voice”
Symbol	A concrete object, scene, or action which has deeper significance because it is associated with something else, often an important idea or theme in the work
Synecdoche	a figure of speech where one part represents the entire object, or vice-versa

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