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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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






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






3. Rhyming that occurs within a single line






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






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






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






7. A person portrayed in a literary work






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






9. The pattern of sound created by stressed and unstressed syllable - particularly in poetry






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






11. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis






12. The suggested or implied meaning associated with a word beyond its dictionary definition; can be positive - neutral - or negative






13. Persuasive writing






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






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






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






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






18. Eight feet per line of poetry






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






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






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






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






23. Six feet per line of poetry






24. 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






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






26. A narrative song or poem






27. 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)






28. The time and place in which the events of a literary work occur






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






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






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






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






33. Verse that contains an irregular metrical pattern and line length; also called vers libre






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






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






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






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






38. The repetition of the same stressed vowel sounds and any succeeding sounds in two or more words






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






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






41. 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






42. The perspective from which a story is told






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






44. The basic unit in the measurement of a line of metrical poetry; usually has one stressed syllable and one or more unstressed syllable;






45. Two feet per line of poetry






46. Four feet per line of poetry






47. An introductory section of a play - speech - or other literary work






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






49. Type of diction; language widely considered crude - disgusting - and offensive






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