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WSHS Eng 9

WSHS Eng 9 Lit Terms 41-60 Holloway

QuestionAnswer
fact something that can be proved
opinion something that cannot be proved
frame story the telling of a story within the frame of another story
denotation the exact meaning of a word without the feelings or suggestions that the word may imply
connotation an association that comes along with a particular word
main idea the central subject or theme being discussed
supporting details ideas and information that provide basic framework of the main idea. They help prove the main idea.
epic a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a larger than life hero
epic hero the main character in an epic or epic poem
epic (Homeric)simile an extended simile often running through several lines used typically in epic poetry to intensify the heros status
quest the pursuit of something or someone through a series of adventures or trials
archetype a description, detail, plot pattern, character type, or theme that occures repeatedly in many different cultures
oral tradition the passing of songs, poems, or stories passed through generations by word of mouth
epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase that is used to describe a person, place, or thing
oration a formal speech intended to inspire its listeners and incite them to actiong
poetry language arranged in rhymes with rhythm
blank verse poety written in unrhymed iambic pentameter; poetry that does not rhyme and has 10 beats per line
free verse poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme; poetry that does not have a regular beat nor does it rhyme
couplet two lines of poetry that rhyme
narrative poem a poem that tells a story
prose all forms of writing other than poetry
lyrical poetry a brief poem that is song-like; poetry that expresses a persons feelings
Created by: ktedder
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