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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A person - scene - event - or other element in literature that fails to correspond with the time or era in which the work is set






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






3. A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect






4. A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses






5. A german word referring to a novel structured as a series of events that take place as the hero travels in quest of a goal






6. The main idea isn't completed until the end of the sentence






7. Three periods (. . .) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation






8. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






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






11. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






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






13. A latin term for a narrative that starts not at the beginning of events but at some other critical point






14. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature






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






16. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement






17. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface






18. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






19. Language or dialect of a particular country - Language of a clan or group - Plain everyday speech






20. A false name or alias used by writers






21. An imaginary story that has become an accepted part of the cultural or religious tradition of a group or society






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






23. Word choice characterized by simple - often one or two syllable nouns - adjectives - and adverbs






24. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






25. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature






26. A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea






27. The work of poets - particularly those of the seventeenth century - that uses elaborate conceits - is highly intellectual - and expresses the complexities of love and life






28. A lyric poem or passage that describes a kind of ideal life or place






29. A sentence that departs from the usual word order of english sentences by expressing its main thought only at the end. in other words - the particulars in the sentence are presented before the idea they support






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






31. A short tale often with nonhuman characters from which a useful lesson may be drawn






32. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places






33. An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research






34. The origin or derivation of a word






35. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work






36. Faulty reasoning that inappropriately ascribes human feelings to nature or non-human objects






37. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






38. A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses






39. French for a novel in which historical events and actual people appear under the guise of fiction






40. An indirect or subtle - usually derogatory implication in expression - an insinuation






41. A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse - but sometimes with a satirical thrust






42. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language






43. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






44. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






46. Literally 'seize the day'; enjoy life while you can - a common theme in literature






47. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them






48. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things






49. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem






50. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet