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Unit 8: Poetry III

AP English Literature and Composition — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Setting

The where and when a poem takes place, often carrying significant weight and influencing the atmosphere and mood.

Speaker/Persona

The voice of the poem, which is NOT necessarily the _________ but rather a character with their own perspective.

Enjambment

A poetic technique where a line of poetry continues onto the next line without a break or punctuation.

Caesura

A significant or break in the middle of a line of poetry, often created by punctuation.

Unreliable Narrator

A speaker whose credibility is compromised, often creating or ambiguity for the reader.

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