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oxymoron

Literature; General literature

A condensed form of paradox in which two contradictory words are used together, as in "sweet sorrow" or "original copy." See also paradox.

Refers to works whose formal characteristics are not rigidly predetermined but follow the movement of thought or emotion being expressed. Such works are said to grow like living organisms, following ...

open form

Literature; General literature

Sometimes called "free verse," open form poetry does not conform to established patterns of meter, rhyme, and stanza. Such poetry derives its rhythmic qualities from the repetition of words, phrases, ...

onomatopoeia

Literature; General literature

A term referring to the use of a word that resembles the sound it denotes. Buzz, rattle, bang, and sizzle all reflect onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia can also consist of more than one word; writers ...

one-act play

Literature; General literature

A play that takes place in a single location and unfolds as one continuous action. The characters in a one-act play are presented economically and the action is sharply focused. See also drama.

off rhyme

Literature; General literature

Also called near rhyme. A partial or imperfect rhyme where the sounds are almost but not exactly alike. A common form of off rhyme is consonance, which consists of identical consonant sounds preceded ...