Free verse is poetry that does not conform to any regular metre. Traditional literary studies versus literary theory. List of literary techniques technique description allusion a reference to a recognized literary work, person, historic event, artistic achievement, etc. We dont charge a reading fee, unsolicited pieces, and are open 365 days a year. Allegorythe representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form. The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece, within the setting. Elegy a poem of mourning, usually about someone who has died. Theme is the central message of a literary work, or the idea the author wishes to convey about that subject. Each poster includes the term in legible block letters, a short definition of the term, and visual aid to help students remember the terms meaning. For more information or to read about other literary terms, please see the following texts. You might also like to try the online quiz on prosody to test your knowledge of scanning poetry. Students should know the terms ballad, haiku, sonnet, epic poetry, narrative poetry, dramatic poetry, and lyric poetry.
The penguin dictionary of literary terms and literary. An allegory suggests a hidden meaning via the use of metaphoric examples. Evaluate your knowledge of common literary terms for poetry with an interactive quiz and printable worksheet. Brief definitions go to drama terms or fiction terms.
Emerson poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth by calling imagination to help reason samuel johnson poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best mind percey bysche shelley. Bringing together original entries written by such celebrated theorists as terry eagleton and malcolm bradbury with new definitions of current terms and controversies, this is the essential. Literary terms the routledge dictionary of literary termsis a twentyfirst century update of roger fowlers seminal dictionary of modern critical terms. To write modern poetry, you only have to bear two considerations in mind. An allegory generally teaches a lesson by means of an interesting story. This glossary of literary terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in the discussion, classification, analysis, and criticism of all types of literature, such as poetry, novels, and picture books, as well as of grammar, syntax, and language techniques. Climax the crisis or high point of tension that becomes the. Literary terms diagnostic each term will be used only once,so cross out the words as you go. Archaism the use of an older or obsolete word or phrase that is no longer recognized or popular in the. The penguin dictionary of literary terms and literary theory. In poetry, words are strung together to form sounds, images, and ideas that might be too complex or abstract to describe directly. Arlington robinsons poem richard cory is an example of situational irony. The posters dimensions are 14x11 inches, portrait layout. Geared toward students, teachers, readers, and writers alike, the penguin dictionary of literary terms and literary theory explains critical jargon intertextuality, aporiaschools of literary theory structuralism, feminist criticismliterary forms sonnet, ottava rimaand genres elegy, pastoral.
C types of poetry blank verse unrhymed iambic pentameter, often resembling the rhythms of ordinary speech. Guide to literary terms apostrophe a form of direct address spoken by a character to an inanimate object or a person who does not appear. This product includes a downloadable pdf file containing sixteen literary terms. Try the online quiz on poetry terms to test your knowledge of these terms. A reference to a wellknown person, place, event, literary work, or work of art to. A literary device is any specific aspect of literature, or a particular work, which we can recognize, identify, interpret andor analyze. Definition of poetry poetry is any kind of verbal or written language that is structured rhythmically and is meant to tell a story, or express any kind of emotion, idea, or state of being. The prompt will ask you to analyze a concept that appears in the piece. Didactic form of fiction or nonfiction that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking. For a more complete glossary of terms relating to poetry in particular, see glossary of poetry terms. The west wind its a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds cries. A p literary terms houston independent school district.
Davidson literary devices, techniques, and elements mood. Ap literature list of literary terms windham high school. Glossary of literary terms for the ap spanish literature. It focuses particularly on the material i most frequently teach classical and medieval literature, the history of the english language, and science fiction narratives. There are certain forms and patterns that poets follow in the composition process of. In the index of terms, readers will find, i boldfacen, the page number of the principa disl cussion of the term. It is a generalization about human beings or about life. Examples of iambs, trochees, spondees, dactyls, and anapests pdf file haiku. The routledge dictionary of literary terms the routledge dictionary of literary termsis a twentyfirst century update of roger fowlers seminal dictionary of modern critical terms. Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. Ap spanish literature and culture 2 x terms for achievement level 3 basic. It often employs rhyme and meter a set of rules governing the number and arrangement of syllables in each line.
Climax the crisis or high point of tension that becomes the storys turning pointthe point at which the outcome of the. Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words placed. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Pdf dictionary of literary terms rozina qureshi academia. Word search answer keys have first letter of word in red, for easier finding. Reading and literature a glossary of literary terms 1 a glossary of literary terms literary devices alliteration. Older forms of poetry had specific rules for meter and rhyme, which you must learn individually in order to write poems in the classical styles. Read the following poem, and answer the questions below. Literary devices everything you need to know to analyze figurative language in poetry, drama, literature, speeches, etc. The focus lessons provide a focused way of introducing. Oxford abbreviations abc of music literary terms local and family history.
This webpage contains an alphabetical glossary of literary terms and their definitions. For a list of the figurative language terms we use in our study of fiction, scroll down to the poetry terms list at the bottom of the page. Suggested readings on drama for english 102 students pdf file survival tips in this class. Geared toward students, teachers, readers, and writers alike, the penguin dictionary of literary terms and literary theory explains critical jargon intertextuality, aporiaschools of literary theory structuralism, feminist criticismliterary forms sonnet, ottava rimaand genres elegy, pastoral and examines artifacts, historic locales, archetypes, origins of wellknown phrases, and much, much more. Poetry teaches the enormous forces of a few words r. On this page you can read or download pdf file of literary terms by mh abrams in pdf format. Fill one out for each reading to prepare you for the examinations. A glossary of literary terms free pdf, doc, epub, txt. There will come soft rains meeting at night the sound of night. I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes. The crossword puzzle clues come from the included terms definition list.
Bringing together original entries written by such celebrated theorists as terry eagleton and malcolm bradbury. Definitions for terms which are not located in the glossary. However, there may be some terms or concepts that are not included in the lessons but appear on the test. Wolff poetry literary magazine is now accepting poetry submissions we publish poetry from unpublished or emerging poets. The mood of macbeth is dark, murky and mysterious, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty. Both literary elements and literary techniques can rightly be called literary devices. Other types of ballads include literary ballads, combining the natures of epic. You are analysing a poem, so must show an awareness of poetic techniques. The suicide of the seemingly successful main character in edwin. You will analyze the piece chronologically so you will remember to hit every element from the beginning to the end and naturally talk about literary devices tone, point of view, characterization, figurative language, diction, etc. Literary terms and definitions carsonnewman college. An allegory is a device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract moral or political concept is conveyed with the aid of more material objects or ideas being used as an example. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Were also looking for 150 pieces of edited poetry from unpublished emerging poets. It is free of slang, idioms, colloquialisms, and contradictions. Louis armstrong a poet is limited in the materials he can use in creating his works. Literary terms list also includes the poetry terms. The repetition of initial consonant sounds used especially in poetry to emphasize and link words as well as to create pleasing, musical sounds. A brief, often implicit and indirect reference within a literary text to something outside the text, whether another text e. Literary terms page 1 a p literary terms allegory story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities. Poetry terms list is focused on poetryspecific words. The routledge dictionary of literary terms is a twentyfirst century update of roger. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ap literature list of literary terms d i c t i o n. A guide metre the majority of english verse since chaucer is in accentualsyllabic metre, which consists of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables within a fixed total number of syllables in each line. Poetry is a type of literature based on the interplay of words and rhythm. Free verse is poetry which has rhythm but no consistent pattern of stresses.
It contains alphabetical lists of literary terms, the vocabulary of literature, the terminology of grammar, and entries on the. First published fifty years ago, a glossary of literary terms remains an essential text for all serious students of literature. Poetry terms list is focused on poetry specific words. Literary terms for 6th grade language arts sam houston middle school 1. A eulogy is great praise or commendation, a laudatory speech, often about someone who has died. The reading strategies and literary elements booklet is composed of reproducible lessons and exercises. Lord of the flies alliteration repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together. Below is a list of basic literary terms with which you should be familiar. A glossary of literary terms literary devices alliteration. Wheelers literature students, and it offers introductory survey information concerning the literature of classical china, classical rome, classical greece, the bible as literature, medieval literature, renaissance literature, and genre studies.
Examples of different meters and metrical substitutions. A motif differs from a theme in that it can be expressed as a single word or fragmentary phrase, while a theme usually. Dec 15, 2006 definition of poetry poetry is any kind of verbal or written language that is structured rhythmically and is meant to tell a story, or express any kind of emotion, idea, or state of being. Literary terms page 4 diction a speaker or writers choice of words. Alliterationthe repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of several words in a line of poetry. Poetry is used to achieve this artistic expression in several ways.