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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

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






2. A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy






3. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






4. A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse - often marked by punctuation






5. A form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw and a set of forces that causes the hero considerable anguish






6. 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






7. A false name or alias used by writers






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






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






10. A rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only approximated or paraphrased






11. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject






12. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer or the world at large






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






14. The action in a play or story that occurs after the climax and that leads to the conclusion and often to the resolution of the conflict






15. A verse with five poetic feet per line






16. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






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






18. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






19. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase can be understood in two ways especially when one meaning is risque






20. A unit of stressed and unstressed syllables used to determine the meter of a poetic line






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






22. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






23. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan






24. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association






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






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






27. Novels written for mass consumption - often emphasizing exciting and titillating plots






28. A style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind






29. The author's attitude toward the subject being written about. the characteristic emotion that pervades a work or part of a work--the spirit or quality that is the work's emotional essence






30. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea






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






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






33. A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response






34. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker






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






36. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb






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






38. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






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






40. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






41. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character






42. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry






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






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






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






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






47. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






48. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative






49. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic






50. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect