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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






2. The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of a work of literature






3. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature






4. A narrative told by a character involved in the story - using first person pronouns such as I and we






5. In contrast to Dionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior






6. An adjective that follows a linking verb






7. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables found in poetry






8. An imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject






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






10. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






12. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play






13. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






15. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose






16. A literary style used to poke fun at - attack or ridicule an idea - vice or foible - often for the purpose of inducing change






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






18. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade






19. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited






20. A return to an earlier time in a story or play in order to clarify present actions or circumstances






21. The emotional tone in a work of literature






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






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






24. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry






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






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






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






28. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






29. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






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






32. Similar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is






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






34. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem






35. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase. contrast with denotation






36. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time






37. The interrelationship among the events in a story; the plot line is the pattern of events - including exposition - rising action - climax - falling action and resolution






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






39. One independent clause and no dependent clause






40. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






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






42. A parody of traditional epic form






43. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of something or someone of value






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






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






46. An episodic novel about a roguelike wanderer who lives off his wits






47. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person






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






49. A term for the title character of a work of literature






50. The language of a work and its style; words - often highly emotional - used to convince or sway an audience