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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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






2. A person or force working against the protagonist - or central character - in a literary work






3. Rhyme that occurs within a line of verse






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






5. A pair of rhymed lines in iambic pentameter that work together to make a point or express an idea






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






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






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






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






10. A quotation from another work that suggests the main idea - or theme - of the work at hand






11. Six feet per line of poetry






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






13. A narrative in which situations and characters are invented by the author






14. The perspective from which a story is told






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






16. Three feet per line of poetry






17. A narrative song or poem






18. A type of pun - or play on words - that results when the speaker gets two words mixed up (ex: We watched the flamingo dancers all day)






19. A statement or situation that seems to be contradictory but actually makes sense (ex: the more I learn - the less I know)






20. 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






21. Writing or speech that tells a story






22. A literary device in which the author interrupts the chronological order of a narrative to show something that happened in the past






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






24. One foot per line of poetry






25. The methods - direct and indirect - used by a writer to reveal a character's personality






26. A stanza made up of two rhyming lines that follow the same rhythmic pattern






27. The repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds in stressed syllables that end with different consonant sounds






28. The assignment/application of human characteristics to animals - inanimate object - or gods (ex: Sponge Bob - Bugs Bunny)






29. Poetry in which characters are revealed through dialogue - monologue - and description






30. The sequence of events in a short story - novel - or drama






31. A person portrayed in a literary work






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






33. Occurs at the ends of lines of poetry






34. The point of view/perspective of a story when it is told by someone who stands outside the story






35. An author's choice of words - based on their effectiveness for the author's purpose






36. The recurrence of sounds - words - phrases - lines - or stanzas in a literary work or speech






37. The larger - than - life central character in an epic (a long narrative poem about events of crucial importance to the history of a culture/nation)






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






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






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






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






42. A metrical foot; // (stressed - stressed)






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






44. Reference to a well - known person - place - or situation from history/art/music/work of literature






45. A sudden intuitive recognition of the essence or meaning of something






46. A break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line - marked in prosody by a double vertical line (||)






47. Seven feet per line of poetry






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






49. A figure of speech in which a part is used for a whole or a whole is used for its parts (ex: All hands on deck)






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