What Do You Understand by Rhyme, Define Terms Flashcards

The ends of words have the same sound. Usually at the ends of lines in poetry, but may be internal (within a line). - Makes the text memorable and can make poems amusing. Can tie together the middle and ends of verses.

A regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. - Makes the text as a whole more memorable and makes it flow better.

Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words- usually close in succession. - Makes small section of the text hang together and flow better. Draws our attention to this phrase. Creates a harder or softer mood in line with the meaning.

Vowel Sounds are repeated at the beginning or middle of nearby words. - Makes small section of the text flow better. Draws our attention to this phrase. Repetition of vowels generally gives a soft, quiet, calm mood unless the sounds are the short vowels; e.g. cat and pet.

Words sound like the sounds they name. - This helps us hear the actual sound being named and therefore we understand it properly or it transports us to the place of the sound.

Using the same word class order twice (in same or two sentences). - Parallel Construction provides rhythm while it expands the detail of the description and creates balance.

Using more unusual, specialized or technical words. Sometimes more unusual words provide more specific meaning than common ones. Specialized or technical words makes it seem like the writer/speaker really knows the topic.

Most likely used in direct speech. - Grounds the text in informality as well as a certain social group and a period of time.

Quoting or reporting spoken words. - Makes the character come alive. We can hear the way he/she speaks-the actual vocab, grammar and tones.

Use of an object (concrete noun) to represent some emotion or belief system or other abstract noun. - These are a form of shorthand to emotions-an author can use a symbol so that the reader understands the emotion invested without spelling it out-the image (mental or actual) conjures up certain memories/emotions when he/she sees the symbol.

Use of a less objectionable or harsh expression to avoid upsetting or offending people. - Amusement in the reader or revealing the character of the person using it (squeamish or kindhearted etc).

New word-an invented word. - Newness/novelty/difference from ordinary words makes it stand out-the reader will remember them.

Choice of words which have been specifically chosen to invoke an emotional response in the reader - The attitude and emotions of the author are made clear to the reader.

Attitudes/emotions of the author are made clear (often as contempt or disdain or just a strong viewpoint)

Gives the impression that the author is authoritative and knowledgeable.