Eng 10 Lit Terms - Set #3

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Juxtaposition

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Occurs in literature when two things are presented side by side, usually for the purpose of contrasting the two items.

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End-stopped line

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A line of poetry in which both grammatical structure and sense are complete at the end of a line.

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Modernism

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A literary movement characterized by ambiguity, blurred lines between reality and fantasy, and themes of alienation.

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Poetic structure

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The basic structure of a poem, including its stanzas and lines.

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Magical Realism

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A literary genre that combines realistic settings with magical elements, often critiquing society.

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Enjambment

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A line of poetry that continues without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza.

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Theme of alienation

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A common theme in Modernist literature that explores feelings of isolation and disconnection.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Mood

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The atmosphere or emotional condition created by a piece of literary work, influencing how the reader feels.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often set apart by a space from other stanzas.