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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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1. The point of view/perspective of a story when it is told by one character who uses the pronouns I and me






2. Type of diction; a variety of language used by people in particular geographic area






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






4. A movement in early twentieth - century (1900s) poetry - which regarded the image as the essence of poetry






5. Type of diction; language that shows disrespect for others or something sacred






6. Verse that tells a story






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






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






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






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






11. The perspective from which a story is told






12. In drama - a long speech given by a character who is alone on stage; reveals the inner thoughts and emotions of that character






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






14. A figure of speech in which opposite ideas are combined (ex: wise fool)






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






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






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






18. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is substituted for another that is related (ex: the crown=the king of a country)






19. The flaw that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero; the word comes from the Greek word hybris meaning 'excessive pride'






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






21. Persuasive writing






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






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






24. Rhyme that occurs within a line of verse






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






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






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






28. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis






29. The pattern formed by end rhyme in a stanza or poem; indicated by the assignment of a different letter of the alphabet to each new rhyme






30. The chief character in a literary work - usually one with admirable qualities






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






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






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






34. 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)






35. The repetition of a line or phrase in a poem at regular intervals - usually at the end of each stanza






36. A concluding statement or section added to a work of literature






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






38. A type of narrative nonfiction recounting a period in the writer's life






39. 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






40. A literary style in which the writer combines realistic characters - events - situations - and dialogue with elements that are magical - supernatural - or fantastic






41. The feeling a literary work evokes in a reader - such as sadness - peace - or joy






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






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






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






45. Five feet per line of poetry






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






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






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






49. A person - place - thing - or event used to represent something else (ex: scarlet 'A' representing the sin of adultery)






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