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| The recounting of an unreal series of experiences bearing such close resemblance to reality as to encourage the reader to make the association; an extended metaphor. |
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| The repetition of one or more initial sounds, usually consonants, in a group of words or a line from a poem. |
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| A reference to a person, place, event, or other source meant to crate an effect or enrich the meaning of an idea. |
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| The incorporation of an event, scen, or person who does not correspond with the time period portrayed in the work; as Shakespeare's use of a cannon in King John or a hat in Julius Caesar. |
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| Notes added to a text that explain, name sources, summarize, or evaluate the text. |
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The rhetorical opposition or contrast of words, clauses, or sentences, as in the following:
"as action, not words"
"They promised freedom but provided slavery"
"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." |
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| A short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment, such as "The road to Hell is often paved with good intentions." |
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| A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present. An example: "Oh, you cruel streets of Manhattan, how I detest you!" |
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| The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry. |
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| A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited |
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| Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter |
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| The use of inharmonious sounds in close conjunction to create an effect |
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| A cleansing of the spirit of the spectator at a tragedy through experiencing the emotions of pity and terror; as expressed in Aristotle's Poetics. |
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| The high point, or turning point, in a story or play |
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| A figure of speech in which a striking association is made between two seemingly dissimilar things; an extended metaphor, as in the poetry of John Donne. |
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| The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase |
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| The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry |
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| The dictionary definition of a word or phrase |
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| The final resolution of the strands of plot complications or problems |
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| As in Greek theater, the employment of any artificial device or gimmick that the author uses to solve a difficult situation |
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| The selection of words in oral or writtesn discourse |
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| An inconsistency, known by the audience or reader, between a character's perception of a situation and the truth of the situation |
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| A type of poem or prose piece in which the speaker gives an account of a dramatic moment in his life and, in doing so, reveals his character |
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| A poem or piece of prose lamenting or meditating on the death of a person or pet |
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| Three periods indicating omission of words |
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| A narrative poem, often quite long, that tells of the adventures of a hero important to his nation or race |
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| The ingenious, witty, thoughtful, provocative statement |
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| The use of pleasant, harmonious words to create an effect |
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| The explanation or analysis of a subject; setting forth the meaning or purpose of an issue or set of facts |
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| Figures of speech, among them metaphor, simile, personificatino, synecdoche, metonymy, allusion, and symbol. |
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| Returning to an earlier time in a story or play for the purpose of clarifying present actions or circumstances |
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| Providing hints of things to come in a story or play |
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| A kind of poetry without rhymed lines or regular rhythm |
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| A term used to describe iterary forms such as tragedy, comedy, novel, and essay |
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| A verse form from Japan, in three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, often depicting an image from nature |
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| Aristotle's term for the pride of the tragic hero that leads him to ignore or overlook warnings of impending disaster or to break moral laws |
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| Aristotle's term for the pride of the tragic hero that leads him to ignore or overlook warnings of impending disaster or to break moral laws |
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| Overstatement; gross exagerration for rhetorical effect |
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| A lyric poem describing a kind of ideal life or place |
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| The use of words to represent what can be seen, touched, smelled, tasted, or felt- in short, sensory language. |
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| A form of expression in which the meaning intended is the opposite from what is stated; also used to define the tragic contrast between the aspirations of human beings and the dark elements of life that frustrate them |
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