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Poetry Unit--Vocabul
Question | Answer |
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free verse | verse that does not follow a fixed rhythmic pattern |
synonym | a word having the same or nearly the same meaning |
couplet | a pair of lines of verse |
diamante | a poem in the shape of a diamond; each line uses specific types of words |
cinquain | a short poem of five lines |
haiku | a poem written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5 |
analysis | an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole |
plot | the actions and events in a story |
theme | the central idea or message in a work of literature |
stanza | an arrangement of lines in a poem that form a division of the poem |
thesis | statement a formal statement of a supportable opinion that serves as the basis of an essay’s argument |
personification | a figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to a nonhuman |
sensory | relating to the senses—see |
imagery | descriptive words and phrases that appeal to the senses |
embrace | to hug; to take in willingly |
simile | a comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison is used |
deferred | postponed or delayed |
fester | to rot |
onomatopoeia | use of words whose sounds echo their sense |
alliteration | use of the same consonant at the beginning of a word in a line of verse |
metaphor | a comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison is not used |
equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations; open to question |
barren | empty |
reverently | with feelings of deep respect or devotion |
succulence | the state of being juicy and tasty |
banish | to drive away |
docile | easily managed |
omnipotent | all-powerful |
dappled | having spots; spotted |
famished | extremely hungry |
daunting | discouraging with fear |
sleek | smooth and graceful |