Midterm Review EN III

Romanticism ◦ Irving- “The Devil and Tom Walker” [Gothic] ◦ Poe- “The Raven” “The Cask of Amontillado” [Gothic] ◦ Longfellow- “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls”/ “A Psalm of Life” [Fireside Poets] ◦ Emerson- Self- Reliance and Nature [Transcendentalism] ◦ Thoreau- Civil Disobedience and Walden [Transcendentalism]

Rhyme Scheme Pattern of rhyming lines in a poem Bid me to weep, and I will weep, While I have eyes to see; And having none, yet I will keep A heart to weep for thee. What is the rhyme scheme here?

Couplet Two lines with same rhyme at end, usually found in a sonnet: "You still shall live, such virtue hath my pen, Where breath most breathes, even in the mouths of men."

Meter Rhythmic structure of a verse Each unit of rhythm is called a “foot”- consists of various unstressed and stressed syllables

Iambic Pentameter Pattern of five FEET Unstressed/Stressed syllables This line has 5 feet, so it’s written in pentameter. And the stressing pattern is all iambs: If you would put the key inside the lock if YOU | would PUT | the KEY | inSIDE | the LOCK da DUM | da DUM | da DUM | da DUM | da DUM

Stanza Arrangement of a certain number of lines in poetry (usually four or more) Arranged by meter, rhyme scheme, and/ or a central image Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? From “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes

Imagery Sensory details used to describe, arouse emotions, or represent abstractions These can appeal to the five senses Ex: “The swamp was thickly grown with great gloomy pines and hemlocks, some of them ninety feet high…” – “The Devil and Tom Walker”

Tone Similar to mood, this describes the author’s attitude toward his material, the audience, or both. Can be serious, playful, mournful, etc. “This is no time for ceremony…” -Patrick Henry’s speech to the VA Convention Tone?

Alliteration The repetition of sounds, especially the beginning consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words. “And the silken, sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain…”

Paradox A statement that appears to be contradictory, but actually contains an important truth. Ex: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.”- A Tale of Two Cities "I know that I know nothing at all." - Socrates “Freedom is slavery.”- 1984

Allusion A direct or indirect reference to something historical, literary, religious, mythical, etc. It is assumed that the audience will understand the reference. “When she lost her job, she acted like a Scrooge, and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.” “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.”

Satire Work that targets human vices or follies Aimed at social change Tools employed: Irony (Opposite of reality is stated) Wit (intelligent humor) Exaggeration Sarcasm (Harsh, pointed commentary)

Satire Examples SNL and The Daily Show Scary Movie Austin Powers- 1960’s spy films Political cartoons Weird Al Yankovic

Irony employed in a Satirical piece “The first thing to think about when you want to become a lady is that a true lady looks perfect. She always presents herself as her best self. This means that make-up is a must. Natural beauty is unacceptable.”

Tasks 1) You must provide an example of each term on the midterm study guide using the pieces studied in class. This must be done independently and turned in to me at end of class If you cannot find an example from the pieces we studied, try to find it elsewhere in your text.