Poetry and Literary Devices Quiz
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What is a fabilau?

  • A short and humorous narrative poem from French literature (correct)
  • A rhetorical device in which words are repeated in reverse order
  • A narrative that describes the origins of gods
  • A long narrative poem about heroism and struggles
  • What is iambic pentameter?

  • A line of poetry with no natural pause at the end
  • A pattern of two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable
  • A form of unrhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter
  • A rhythmic pattern of ten syllables per line, with alternating unstressed and stressed syllables (correct)
  • What is a trochee?

  • A stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable (correct)
  • A rhythmic pattern with two stressed syllables
  • A form of unrhymed poetry
  • A rhetorical device that creates repetition for effect
  • What is an anapest?

    <p>A pattern of two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dactyl?

    <p>A stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an end stop in poetry?

    <p>A pause at the end of a line marked by punctuation or a natural speech break</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a caesura in poetry?

    <p>A break or pause within a line of poetry, typically marked by punctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is synecdoche?

    <p>A rhetorical device where part of something represents the whole, or vice versa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are rhymed couplets?

    <p>Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an epic?

    <p>A long narrative poem, often about heroism, that deals with a protagonist embodying societal values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is theogony?

    <p>A work that describes the origin of the gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cosmology refer to?

    <p>The study of the origins, structure, and nature of the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an allegory?

    <p>A narrative in which characters and events symbolize broader concepts, such as morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is satire?

    <p>The use of humor or irony to criticize or mock social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a metonym?

    <p>A part of something used to represent the whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does surplus refer to in language?

    <p>Excess or overabundance of meaning, imagery, or emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does defenestration mean?

    <p>The act of throwing someone or something out of a window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anagnorisis in literature?

    <p>A moment of critical discovery or recognition, often in a tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anadiplosis?

    <p>The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of one clause and the beginning of the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does catharsis refer to in tragedy?

    <p>The emotional release or purification experienced by the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does whimsy refer to in literature?

    <p>Playful, lighthearted elements that are unexpected or imaginative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hyperbole?

    <p>A rhetorical device involving a deliberate exaggeration for effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is alliteration?

    <p>The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in closely connected words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does obscenity refer to in literature?

    <p>Offensive or vulgar language or imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paradox?

    <p>A statement or situation that seems self-contradictory or illogical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epanalepsis?

    <p>Repetition of a phrase at both the beginning and the end of a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epistrophe?

    <p>Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is zeugma?

    <p>A type of figure of speech where a single word applies to two or more nouns, blending their meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is catastrophism in literature?

    <p>The idea that disaster or extreme events shape history or society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is melodrama?

    <p>A dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions and stereotypical characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intertextuality refer to?

    <p>The relationship between texts and how they influence one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Afra refer to?

    <p>A term associated with African culture or descent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Romanticism emphasize?

    <p>Emotion, nature, and individual experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is modernity associated with?

    <p>The modern era, emphasizing changes in thought and societal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is antimetabole?

    <p>The inversion of words in reverse order for effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does surrealism explore?

    <p>The subconscious and irrational, often defying logical conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is enjambment in poetry?

    <p>A technique where a phrase or sentence continues beyond the end of a line without a natural pause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is plot in a narrative?

    <p>The sequence of events, including rising action, climax, and resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Poetic Devices and Literary Terms

    • Fabilau: A long narrative poem about heroism and struggles, often from French literature.
    • Iambic Pentameter: A rhythmic pattern of ten syllables per line, alternating unstressed and stressed syllables.
    • Trochee: A stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
    • Anapest: Two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.
    • Dactyl: A stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
    • Spondee: Two stressed syllables.
    • End Stop: A pause at the end of a poetic line, marked by punctuation.
    • Caesura: A pause or break within a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.
    • Simile: A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as."
    • Synecdoche: A figure of speech where a part represents the whole, or vice versa.
    • Rhymed Couplets: Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.
    • Epic: A long narrative poem, often about heroism, that deals with a protagonist embodying societal values.
    • Theogony: A work that describes the origin of the gods.
    • Cosmology: The study of the origins, structure, and nature of the universe.
    • Tragedy: A dramatic genre that explores human suffering and ends in a protagonist's downfall.
    • Allegory: A narrative in which characters and events symbolize broader concepts or ideas.
    • Satire: The use of humor or irony to criticize or mock social norms.
    • Intertextuality: The relationship between texts and how they influence one another.
    • Afra: A term associated with African culture or descent.
    • Romanticism: Emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual experience.
    • Modernity: The modern era, emphasizing changes in thought and societal structures.
    • Antimetabole: Repetition of the same words or phrases in reverse order.
    • Surrealism: Exploration of the subconscious, often challenging conventional logic.
    • Enjambment: A line of poetry that continues into the next without a pause.
    • Plot: The sequence of events in a narrative.
    • Blank Verse: Unrhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter.
    • Volta: A shift or turn in tone or argument within a poem.
    • Metonymy: A figure of speech where one thing is referred to by something closely associated with it.
    • Surplus: Excess or overabundance of meaning, imagery or emotion in literature.
    • Defenestration: The act of throwing someone or something out of a window.
    • Anagnorisis: A moment of critical discovery or recognition, often in a tragedy.
    • Anadiplosis: Repetition of the last word or phrase of one clause at the beginning of the next.
    • Catharsis: The emotional release or purification an audience experiences during a tragedy.
    • Whimsy: Playful or lighthearted elements, often contrasting with serious or tragic elements.
    • Ptomaine: A metaphor for decay or corruption.
    • Hyperbole: Deliberate exaggeration for effect.
    • Syncope: Omitting a sound or letter within a word.
    • Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely connected words.
    • Obscenity: Offensive or vulgar language or imagery.
    • Paradox: A statement that seems self-contradictory but may reveal deeper truth.
    • Epanalepsis: Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning and end of a sentence.
    • Epistrophe: Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
    • Zeugma: A figure of speech where a single word modifies two or more nouns in different ways.
    • Catastrophism: The idea that disaster or extreme events shape history or society.
    • Melodrama: A dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions and stereotypical characters.

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