Unit 2 Literary Terms Narrative Poetry Poetry that

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Unit 2 Literary Terms

Unit 2 Literary Terms

Narrative Poetry �Poetry that consists of the elements of plot, conflict, character, and setting

Narrative Poetry �Poetry that consists of the elements of plot, conflict, character, and setting

Imagery �Vivid descriptions that help the reader visualize a scene through the use of

Imagery �Vivid descriptions that help the reader visualize a scene through the use of sensory language. (5 senses)

Speaker �A voice that talks to the reader in a poem

Speaker �A voice that talks to the reader in a poem

Alliteration � The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the beginning of words.

Alliteration � The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the beginning of words.

Rhyme � The matching of final vowel or consonant sounds in two or more

Rhyme � The matching of final vowel or consonant sounds in two or more words

Rhythm � The recurrence of accent or stress in lines of verse. In the

Rhythm � The recurrence of accent or stress in lines of verse. In the following lines from "Same in Blues" by Langston Hughes, the accented words and syllables are underlined: � I said to my baby, Baby take it slow. . Lulu said to Leonard I want a diamond ring

Repetition � Repeating the same words or phrases a few times to make an

Repetition � Repeating the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer

Irony � The contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.

Irony � The contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs. � 3 types: � 1. verbal � 2. situational � 3. dramatic

Verbal Irony � Verbal irony is the use of words to mean something different

Verbal Irony � Verbal irony is the use of words to mean something different from what a person actually says. � “Thanks for the ticket officer you just made my day!”

Situational Irony � It involves a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and

Situational Irony � It involves a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. � There is however a difference between situation irony and coincidence or bad luck. � When someone washes his car and it rains, that is just bad luck; nothing led him or her to think that it would not rain. However, when a TV weather presenter gets caught in an unexpected storm, it is ironic because he or she is expected to know the exact weather changes.

Dramatic Irony � Occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters

Dramatic Irony � Occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not aware of. � In a scary movie, the character walks into a house and the audience knows the killer is in the house.

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