AP Lit Poetry Terms--what do you know?

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What is ambiguity?

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A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations.

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What is meter in poetry?

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The basic rhythmic structure of a line within a poem or poetic work.

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What is euphony?

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Lines and words that are musically pleasant to the ear and smooth.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a person, place, or event outside of the text meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.

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What is rhyme?

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When two or more words have the same sound at the ends of lines.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity, typically at the end of words.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.