GLOSSARY OF POETIC TERMS SAPPHIC VERSE After the odes of the Greek lyric poet, Sappho, a poem with lines of eleven syllables in fivefeet, of which the first, fourth and fifth feet aretrochees, the second aspondee, and the third adactyl. The Sapphicstropheconsists of three Sapphic lines fo...
Explore the Craft of Writing Poetry Glossary Definitions are simplified and limited to their use within the scope of poetic study. I recommend the use of a good dictionary for more complete explanation. Poetic terms defined A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H
Glossary of Poetic Terms AllegoryThe turning point of the action in the plot of a play or story. The climax represents the point of greatest tension in the work. The climax of John Updike's "A&P," for example, occurs when Sammy quits his job as a cashier.oedipus the king...
Glossary_of_Terms_英语文学术语解释 Glossary of Terms http://www.gale.cengage.com A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Z A Abstract: Used as a noun, the term refers to a short summary or ...
explication: A critical interpretation of a text. foot: A unit of poetic meter consisting of stressed and unstressed syllables. formalism: A kind of literary analysis that emphasizes using elements of form to interpretmeaning. free verse: A kind of poetry that varies in length, typography, rhythm...
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Glossary of Literary Terms “Stuff You Should Know” Tone The writer’s attitude toward his/her subject or audience. Tone can be described with words such as: formal, informal, humorous, serious, etc. Mood (atmosphere) The feeling created by a literary work or passage. Mood can be described...
GLOSSARY OF SELECTED TERMS AND TITLES adiluhung: the beautiful sublime, a popular designation for high Javanese culture in modern Indonesia. ahlul-iman: (Ar.) men of faith. babad: (meaning "to clear the forest") a generic term designating the (usually poetic) written texts of traditional Ja...
Northanger Abbey Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage Conceit.?An elaborate, usually intellectually ingenious poetic comparison or image, such as an analogy or metaphor in which, say a beloved is compared to a ship, planet, etc. The comparison may be brief...
This glossary provides definitions, background information, and explanations for terms that relate to the Native American flute and its music. Some of the entries are common terms currently used in the Native American flute community. Other terms are specific terms used on this web site. I also...