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CSET English Reading Understanding Text

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






2. The writer says one thing but means something else






3. An occurrence is the opposite of what was expected






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






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






10. Five feet per line of poetry






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






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






13. The rhythmic rise and fall of oral language






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Eight feet per line of poetry






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






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






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






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






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






32. Occurs at the ends of lines of poetry






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






34. Rhyme that occurs within a line of verse






35. The outcome - or resolution - of the plot






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






37. Comparison of two things that are alike in some ways






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






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






40. A literary movement and philosophical attitude important during the mid -19th century in New England; emphasized reliance on intuition and conscience - focused on protesting materialism and Puritan ethic. Hallmarks of the movement: individualism - fr






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






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






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






44. Seven feet per line of poetry






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






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






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






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






49. Reversal of the usual word order for variety or emphasis (ex:A girl with a hat/In a dream I saw)






50. 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