Literary Terms
refers to ordinary speech with no regular pattern of accentual rhythm. Uses: Express observations One-line replies Suggest madness Rambling Poke fun
Fancier language; may rhyme, have rhythm, etc. Uses: Express deep emotion Make wise, reflective observations Poetry Irony Suggest order/detail
A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a distinctive style, form, or content.
the representation of something by the use of symbols.
Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses. Example: “ I ’ m a lover not a fighter. ”