Question

match the meanings to the terms

a system of language rules used to form sentences to speech or writing
word order,or the way in which the elements of language are arranged to create well formed sentences
the basic unit of a poem made up of a series of line expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not litetally true but that express some truth beyond literal level
the particular det of ulrs guiding the arrangement of words and lines in a poem
a regular pattern of unstressed and stressed sylla lrs in a line of poetry
the repetition of the same or similar sounds in a poem
a string of words in a poem,not necessarily a full sentence or phrase
the pattern of unstressed and stressed sylla lrs in a line of poetry word choice, or the type of language an author uses


diction
figurative language
grammar
line
meter
poetic form
rhyme
rhythm
stanza
syntax

Answer 1

think of paragraphs 4-6 of the epic (from metamorphosed by Ovid) and answer these questions

1. the central theme of this except can best be described as
a. even the highest leader can become corrupt
b. the punishment should always fit the crime
c. actions can have unexpected consequences
d. it is important to respect authority figures

2. what does the theme identified in question one reveal about the culture and time period in which the poem was written?
a. ancient Romans valued strong leadership
b. ancient roman leaders could be unpredictable
c. ancient Romans turned to gods for protection
d. ancient Romans were fearful of punishment by the gods

Answer 2

8, 5,3,2 are wrong

Answer 3

Here's the matching of the meanings to the terms:

1. **a system of language rules used to form sentences to speech or writing** - **grammar**
2. **word order, or the way in which the elements of language are arranged to create well-formed sentences** - **syntax**
3. **the basic unit of a poem made up of a series of lines** - **stanza**
4. **expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level** - **figurative language**
5. **the particular set of rules guiding the arrangement of words and lines in a poem** - **poetic form**
6. **a regular pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry** - **meter**
7. **the repetition of the same or similar sounds in a poem** - **rhyme**
8. **a string of words in a poem, not necessarily a full sentence or phrase** - **line**
9. **the pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry** - **rhythm**
10. **word choice, or the type of language an author uses** - **diction**

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