Terms to know for R&J

What is an iambic pentameter?

• A metrical pattern with five iambs per line

• A rhyme scheme with alternating lines

• A type of dramatic irony

• A form of prose writing

What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

• To create a structured metrical pattern

• To repeat similar sounds for rhythm and harmony

• To exaggerate for dramatic effect

• To describe vivid imagery

What does hyperbole involve?

• Descriptive language appealing to senses

• Extreme exaggeration for emphasis

• A metrical pattern in poetry

• A conversation between characters

What is conflict in a story?

• A conversation between characters

• A struggle between opposing forces

• A metrical pattern in poetry

• A type of verbal irony

What is imagery in literature?

• A metrical pattern in poetry

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

• A type of dramatic irony

• A conversation between characters

What is a poetic foot?

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A basic unit of measurement in poetry

• A form of dramatic irony

• A type of prose writing

What is dramatic irony?

• A metrical pattern in poetry

• The audience knows crucial information unknown to characters

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A form of prose writing

What is verbal irony?

• A metrical pattern in poetry

• Saying something but meaning the opposite

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A form of prose writing

What is a soliloquy?

• A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually alone on stage

• A dialogue between two characters

• A song performed by a character

• A dance sequence in a play

What is an aside?

• A long speech delivered by a single character

• A brief remark directed to the audience or another character

• A musical performance in a play

• A silent scene in a play