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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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






2. The outcome - or resolution - of the plot






3. Seven feet per line of poetry






4. 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)






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






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






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






8. The continuation of a sentence from one line of a poem to another to complete meaning and grammatical structure (aka - a run - on)






9. 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)






10. The writer says one thing but means something else






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






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






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






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






15. Six feet per line of poetry






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






17. Five feet per line of poetry






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






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






20. A figure of speech that uses the word 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things






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






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






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






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 metrical foot; _ _/ (unstressed - unstressed - stressed)






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






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






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






29. Four feet per line of poetry






30. Rhyme that occurs within a line of verse






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






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






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






34. A narrative song or poem






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






36. The perspective from which a story is told






37. The rhythmic rise and fall of oral language






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






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






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






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






42. Two feet per line of poetry






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






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






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






46. A person portrayed in a literary work






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






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






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






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