Unit 1: Part 2 Literary Terms

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  1. syntax
    the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
    Bradstreet's style may seem less plain to modern readers because of the outdated language, like the use of thee for you, and the syntax, or structure, of her sentences.
  2. inversion
    the reversal of the normal order of words
    Her syntax also uses inversion, or the placing of sentence elements out of normal position.
  3. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
    To better understand a poem's essential meaning, paraphrase it, or restate it in your own words.
  4. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
    A metaphor is a figure of speech in which two very different subjects are shown to have a point of similarity.
  5. conceit
    an elaborate poetic image comparing very dissimilar things
    A conceit, also called an extended metaphor, is a metaphor taken to its logical limit.
  6. line
    a row of text written across a page or computer screen
    Most poems are structured in individual lines organized into stanzas.
  7. stanza
    a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
    Most poems are structured in individual lines organized into stanzas.
  8. sermon
    an address of a religious nature
    A sermon is broadly defined as a speech given from a pulpit in a house of worship.
  9. oratory
    the act of addressing an audience formally
    As a form of oratory, or formal public speaking, sermons almost always display the following elements...
  10. archetype
    something that serves as a model
    Often, orators also include images, patterns, characters, or stories from the Bible, myth, or classical literature. These archetypes add a deeper dimension for listeners who apply the ancient meanings to the new message.
  11. context
    discourse that surrounds and helps explain a word or passage
    As you read, monitor your comprehension of unfamiliar words and look for context clues—other words, phrases, and sentences—that can help you understand.
  12. reflective
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
    In a reflective essay, describe the procedure of a common household chore and explore how that task suggests a larger, or metaphoric, meaning.
  13. essay
    an analytic or interpretive literary composition
    Write a brief essay in which you interpret the speaker's view of love and reward in this poem.
  14. evaluation
    the act of ascertaining or judging the quality of
    Write an evaluation of the persuasive techniques that Edwards uses.
  15. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
    Analogies show the relationship between pairs of words.
  16. correlative
    expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation
    A correlative conjunction is a word pair that is used to connect similar words or groups of words.
  17. conjunction
    a function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases
    A correlative conjunction is a word pair that is used to connect similar words or groups of words.
Created on Mon Oct 19 15:54:58 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Oct 21 18:27:01 EDT 2020)

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