Е. В. Семенова, М. Л. Ростова, Е. В. Петрова

 
iambic pentametre 
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see 
metre.
 
idiom 
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an expression or way оf saying something that is typical оf а 
language at а certain time. 
(adjective: 
idiomatic) 
idyll 
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а short, descriptive, usually sentimental 
роет, 
often with а 
pastoral theme. 
image 
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а word picture; the putting into words оf а sound, sight, 
smell, taste, etc. by describing it.
imagery 
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using images such as metaphors and similes tо produce 
an effect in the reader's imagination.
 
irony 
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something that has а second meaning intended bу the writer, 
often the opposite, and often with а bitterly humorous tone. In dramatic 

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irony, the audience understands а second meaning that the character does 
not himself understand. 
(adjective: 
ironic) 
legend 
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а story, usually one that has come down tо us from ancient 
times, so it may not be or seem realistic. 
(adjective: 
legendary) 
lyric 
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а) а 
роет, 
originally one meant to be sung, which expresses 
the poet's thoughts and feelings. 
(adjective: 
lyrical)
b) 
lyrics 
is the word now used for the words оf а song, especially а 
pop song.
 
masque 
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dramatic entertainment with dancing and music, performed 
at court and in rich people's houses in the 16th and 17th centuries.
 
melodrama 
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