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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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1. A metrical foot; _ _/ (unstressed - unstressed - stressed)






2. A short saying that expresses a general ruth or gives practical advice - usually about behavior and morality; similar to adage or aphorism






3. The outcome - or resolution - of the plot






4. A rhythmical pattern in verse that is made up of stressed and unstressed syllables






5. Type of diction; informal language used by a particular group among themselves






6. Seven feet per line of poetry






7. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis






8. A metrical foot; /_ (stressed - unstressed)






9. A wise saying - usually short and to the point; similar to epigram or maxim






10. The central understanding about life as expressed in a work of literature; may be stated or expressed directly; usually implied or revealed gradually through events - dialogue - and outcome






11. A short - witty verse or saying; similar to aphorism or maxim






12. Persuasive writing






13. A specific kind of figurative language such as - simile - personification - metaphor - or hyperbole






14. Repetition of initial consonant sounds in words; used as musical device






15. A philosophy that values human freedom and personal responsibility. Writers include: Jean - Paul Sartre - Kierkegaard - Camus - Nietzsche - Franz Kafka - and Simon de Beauvoir






16. A form of dramatic poetry in which a speaker addresses a silent listener






17. Type of diction; specialized language used in a particular profession or content area






18. Type of diction; expressions usually accepted in informal situations






19. The use of a series of words - phrases - or sentences that have similar grammatical form






20. A symbol - image - plot pattern - or character type that occurs often in literature - such as the hero on a dangerous quest






21. A word or phrase that is so overused that it has lost its expressive power






22. A feeling of curiosity or dread about what will happen next in a story






23. A category or type of literature - defined by its style - form - and content (ex: poetry - drama - fiction - and nonfiction)






24. A literary technique that records a character's memories - opinions - and emotions






25. A question to which no answer is expected or the answer is obvious






26. Four feet per line of poetry






27. The central character in a literary work - around whom the action revolves






28. Poetry or lines of dramatic verse written in iambic pentameter






29. An emphasis on themes - characters - settings - and customs of a particular geographical region






30. The use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal or expected meaning.






31. Five feet per line of poetry






32. The point of highest emotional intensity or suspense in a literary work






33. The dominant mood or feeling of a literary work






34. Type of diction; old fashioned words no longer in common use






35. The reader or the playgoer has information unknown to characters in the play






36. A figure of speech in which a speaker addresses an absent person - inanimate object or idea






37. An occurrence is the opposite of what was expected






38. A brief statement commemorating a dead person - often inscribed on a gravestone






39. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character






40. One foot per line of poetry






41. A story intended to be performed before an audience by actors on a stage






42. The repetition of final consonant sounds in words containing different vowels (ex: fresh cash - yard bird)






43. Language used for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning and including at least one figure of speech (metaphor - simile - personification)






44. The person who tells a story; may be a part of the story or an outside observer






45. Occurs when words include sounds that are similar but not identical (ex: tone and gone)






46. A narrative song or poem






47. Short narrative about an interesting event - often used to make a point






48. A literary technique in which the author uses clues to prepare readers for events that will occur later






49. A lesson about right and wrong conduct taught in a fable or parable






50. The use of a word or phrase that imitates or suggests the sound it describes