Poetry Term Examples Part 2
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AshleyDawnHale on April 17, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Symbolism | Apothecary is a symbol of death. In the late middle ages, a series of paintings and drawings were created portraying the dance of death. This figure of death was shown as emancipated and improvised, much like the Grim Reeper. |
| Suspense | Feeling anxious is created when we see Romeo plan his death, knowing Romeo hasn't heard from friar. |
| Cliche | Juliet's eyes twinkled like stars. Easy as shooting fish in a barrel. |
| Epitaph | Here lies Lester Moore, the Four slugs from a .44, no les no more. |
| Situational Irony | The reader might expect Romeo and Juliet to live happily instead of suicide. |
| Euphemism | "Someone passed away" instead of "some died' Sanitation Technician instead of Garbage Man |
| Pun | Mercutio says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and ye shall find me a grave man." |
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