English MIdterm

A long speech everyone can hear

three types- verbal, dramatic, situational

the transference of stories, songs, etc., from one generation to another or one culture to another. Stories told orally are easily forgotten...it is important that the storyteller frequently reminds his listeners about important character traits and events

the giving of human characteristics to plants, objects, etc,.

a scene that the author creates with 5 senses.

a long adventurous journey

Sarcasm.

the sequence of events

an elaborate paragraph (comparison using like/as)

pure fiction- to amuse entertain, or to teach; use the supernatural deal w/common people

The writer's attitude toward his audience

imaginative stories resulting from man's attempt to understand (GODS)

true stories of events in history that have been exaggerated for dramatic/humorous effect; they deal w/heroes.

long narrative poem that is about the deeds of gods or heroes

the pattern of beats in a line

in literature

a story within a story

Basic unit of measurement (beats/syllables)

division of lines in poetry

type of stanza that has four lines

a long speech that only the audience can hear, NOT the character.

pattern of end rythme

descriptions/ expressions used in language that shouldn't be read literally

in plays, movies ( you know but the characters don't )

a comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as

a short phrase/line that only the audience can hear for comic effect

a latin expression meaning the story begins in the middle of the action

something that represents something else

The central message that focuses on human nature/behavior

The hinting of future events in the story

type of stanza that has 2 lines w/ end rhyme

contradicting or opposing words used by a character to show his/her conflicting feelings about a situation

A reference made by the auhor to another literary work, art, historical figure, etc,.

speaking/writing of something as though it were something else

• Tenor = life
• Vehicle bowl of cherries

• a metrical line of poetry
• serious dramatic scenes
• upperclass characters

unrhymed iambic pentameter

info given to the reader- to interpret, predict, criticize (evidence needed)

• everyday language written/spoken (no pattern of beats)
• Comical scenes
• Lower class (servants, maids)

play on the multiple meanings of a word; two words that sound alike but have different meanings.

line of verse that contains 10 syllables or 5 iambs (unstressed/stressed)

a type of foot with two syllables (u /)

provides a summary/background info about characters, etc.,

time and place

• type of poem
• subject usually is unrequited love

the feelings of excitement/anxiety

1st person- using I

3rd person omniscient- all-knowing

3rd person limited- knowing limited

an interruption of the main plot, accomplished by telling stories unrelated to the main action

an adjective/phrase which delineates a personality or characteristic by the person or thing