Love Is Not All - ENG 10 [REM] - Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A ten-syllable line with an unstressed-stressed syllable pattern.

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What does structure refer to in writing?

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The order and organization of elements in a text.

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What does rhythm refer to in poetry?

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The pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry.

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What is a stanza?

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The basic unit of a poem, made up of a series of lines.

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What defines an English Sonnet?

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A poem that follows an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.