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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form






2. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject






3. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as






4. The correspondence of a verb with its subject in person and number and of a pronoun with its antecedent in person - number - and gender






5. Issues a comand






6. The generic name for a figure of speech such as image - symbol - simile and metaphor






7. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action






8. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities






9. A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived






10. A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else with which it is associated






11. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses






12. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






13. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer






14. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation






15. The main character in a work of literature






16. in literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem






17. A narrator with unlimited awareness - understanding - and insight of characters - setting - background and all other elements of the story






18. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






19. A french verse form calculated to appear simple and spontaneous but consisting of nineteen lines and a prescribed pattern of rhymes






20. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing






21. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play






22. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






23. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment






24. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






25. A figure of speech whose effectiveness has been worn out through overuse and excessive familiarity






26. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD






27. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words






28. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present






29. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






30. The quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness; the power to comment subtly and pointedly on the foibles of the passing scene






31. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words






32. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature






33. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint






34. The excessive pride that often leads tragic heroes to their death






35. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of a work of literature






36. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful and exalted feelings toward the subject






37. A piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings






38. A term that describes a line of poetry that ends with a natural pause often indicated by a mark of punctuation






39. Two or more independent clauses






40. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem. two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter is sometimes called a heroic couplet






41. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation






42. The manner in which an author uses and arranges words - shapes ideas - forms sentences and creates a structure to convey ideas






43. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language






44. A kind of poetry without rhymed lines - rhythm or fixed metrical feet






45. A figure of speech in which a part signifies the whole or the whole signifies the part - also when the name of a material stands for the thing itself






46. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






47. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built






48. A subordinate or minor collection of events in an novel or play - usually connected to the main plot






49. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature






50. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD