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12/11/2014

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Lyric Poem
Definition
short poem expressing the thoughts and feelings of the poet. in first person
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narrative poetry
Definition
poem that tells a story (ballad and epic)
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ballad
Definition
originally set to music. set off in quatrains
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epic
Definition
long poem in an elevated style tracing the adventures of a hero. (the odyssey)
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dramatic poetry
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presents the voce of one or more imaginary characters speaking directly without a narrator.

usually dramatic monolougue.

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dramatic monologue
Definition
a poem written as a speech made by a character at a decisive moment.
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If a poem is 14 lines long..
Definition
it is usually a sonnet and always always about love.
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didactic poetry
Definition
poem that teaches a lesson in a lyric the poet expresses an emotion but in a didactic poem he explains something about that emotion.
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types of rhyme:
Definition
rhyme, slant rhyme, eye rhyme
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slant rhyme
Definition
similar consonant sounds but different vowels, or similar vowels but different consonant sounds.
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rhyme scheme
Definition
patern of end rhyme within a poem. described with small letters to rep. each line
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unrhymed verse
Definition
no common repetitions. free verse or blank verse.
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free verse
Definition
no regular rhyme and no metrical pattern
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blank verse
Definition
no regular rhyme but has a metrical pattern.
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figure of speech
Definition
expression or comparison that relies not on its literal meaning.
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euphemism
Definition
substition of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive. used to set mood or tone.
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analogy
Definition
comparison between two things. simile metaphor.
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coceit
Definition
an extended analogy that runs through a large portion of a text.
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hyperbole.
Definition
extreme exaggeration used to grab attention and to make a point.
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unity
Definition
Aristotle. Time Place Action
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dramatic situation
Definition
conflict that hooks us in the beginning.
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the 4th wall
Definition
idea that actors know about. ignore audience.
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breaking the fourth wall
Definition
when actors involve audience.
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monologue
Definition
one person gives a speech and other people on stage have to hear it.
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soliloquy
Definition
one person gives a speech but others dont hear it.
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aside
Definition
short. when author quickly breaks 4th wall . other people on stage dont hear or are not around.
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tragedy drama
Definition

character followed is threatened and slight upticks.

a lot of death.

hubrs, hamarita, katharsis.

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hubris
Definition
extreme arrogance, pride, stubborness.
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hamarita
Definition
accidental downfall missing the mark
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katharthis
Definition
reasons people went to plays. moving audiences toward fear, pity, and terror.
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comedy drama
Definition
have threats but ends hopeful
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double entendre
Definition
basically a pun double meaning.
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sumptuay laws
Definition
cant dress outside of class
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