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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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1. Conversation between characters in a literary work






2. The literal - or dictionary - meaning of a word






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






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






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






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






7. Seven feet per line of poetry






8. 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)






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






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






11. 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)






12. Three feet per line of poetry






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






14. Writing or speech that tells a story






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A person portrayed in a literary work






28. The writer says one thing but means something else






29. The rhythmic rise and fall of oral language






30. The use of words to create pictures in the reader's mind






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






32. Four feet per line of poetry






33. The literary representation of a character's free - flowing thought processes - memories - and emotions; often does not use conventional sentence structure or rules of grammar






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






35. Rhyme that occurs within a line of verse






36. A long speech by a character in a literary work






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






38. Rhyming that occurs within a single line






39. Six feet per line of poetry






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






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






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






43. The struggle - internal or external - between opposing forces in a work of literature






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






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






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






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






48. Eight feet per line of poetry






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






50. A literary work in which all or most of the characters - events and setting stand for ideas or generalization about life; have a moral or lesson