*Alliteration: The repetition of an initial consonant sound in two or
more words in a phrase. Picked to enhance meaning.
*Onomatopoeia: The use of a word or phrase that actually imitates or
suggests the sound of what it describes. (Buzz, Whir)
* Symbol: Any person, place, or thing that has meaning in itself and
also stands for or represents something else. (Flag – nation, Dove – peace.
*Parallel structure: The repetition of a grammatical structure. ( Example on
pg. 556 & 565)
Lyric poetry: Poetry that expresses the poet’s thoughts and feelings.
Creates a mood through vivid images, descriptive words, and the musical quality
of the lines.
*Sensory language: Language that appeals to the senses.
Free verse: Poetry with irregular rhythms and varied line lengths.
Free of traditional forms of poetry. Similar to regular speech.
Concrete poetry: Poetry in which the shape of the poem on the page
resembles the subject of the poem.
Stereotype: an oversimplified mental picture or judgment.
Lit 6 - Thursday, May 11 - Myth vocab test on the words folktale and fable.
Folktales:
·
Communicates
values/ideals.
·
Composed orally.
·
Passed by word of
mouth.
·
Anonymous.
·
Has heroes, amazing
feats of strength or daring.
·
Solves problems.
·
Uses repetition to
make easy to remember.
·
To be authentic, must
have at least two versions
Fable:
·
Teaches lessons at end
of story.
·
Short.
·
Underdeveloped
characters, situations, conflicts.
·
Animals act like
humans.
·
Points out our human
failings/weaknesses.
