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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words
expose
quatrain
paraphrase
tragedy
2. 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
synecdoche
climax
bombast
theme
3. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry
rhythm
onomatopoeia
in medias res
frame
4. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem
allegory
indirect quotation
ottava rima
metonymy
5. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose
farce
epigram
classic
tragedy
6. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase. contrast with denotation
connotation
apostrophe
metonymy
simile
7. in literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem
humanism
anachronism
frame
deus ex machina
8. One independent clause and no dependent clause
bibliography
moral
simple sentence
ballad
9. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb
enjambment
infinitive
moral
romance
10. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer
euphemism
tragedy
muse
figurative language
11. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language
roman a clef
adage
style
tone
12. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects
mood
bombast
extended metaphor
caricature
13. A term used to describe literary forms such as novel - play and essay
farce
genre
verbal irony
sarcasm
14. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject
rhetorical stance
caesura
denotation
oxymoron
15. A subordinate or minor collection of events in an novel or play - usually connected to the main plot
extended metaphor
split infinitives
subplot
double entendre
16. The main character in a work of literature
subtext
fantasy
consonance
protagonist
17. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation
dionysian
tragedy
lampoon
cacaphony
18. A synonym for view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion in literature
expose
couplet
sentiment
ellipsis
19. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature
lyric poetry
oxymoron
moral
infinitive
20. The depiction of people - things and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect
predicate nominative
extended metaphor
hubris
realism
21. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things
rhyme
analogy
eponymous
in medias res
22. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work
predicate nominative
bibliography
end-stopped
tone
23. The interpretation or analysis of a text
myth
balanced sentence
explication
infinitive
24. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term
sarcasm
muse
euphemism
antagonist
25. A word or phrase representing that which can be seen - touched - tasted - smelled - or felt
image
split infinitives
myth
burlesque
26. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present
apostrophe
innuendo
sonnet
hyperbole
27. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations
ambiguity
sentiment
antithesis
predicate nominative
28. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time
fable
metonymy
end-stopped
classic
29. A narrative told by a character involved in the story - using first person pronouns such as I and we
quatrain
syntax
first person narrative
trope
30. Literally 'seize the day'; enjoy life while you can - a common theme in literature
concrete language
sonnet
carpe diem
interrogative sentence
31. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
mock epic
trope
assonance
aphorism
32. A form of verse or prose that tells a story
indirect quotation
balanced sentence
point of view
narrative
33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features
dionysian
plot
fantasy
pastoral
34. A verse with five poetic feet per line
allusion
periodic sentence
pentameter
agreement
35. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of a work of literature
montage
gerund
carpe diem
exposition
36. A parody of traditional epic form
exposition
predicate adjective
carpe diem
mock epic
37. A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity
simile
dramatic irony
humanism
satire
38. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words
wit
syntax
bathos
ambiguity
39. 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
antithesis
metaphysical poetry
novel of manners
classical - classicism
40. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade
pulp fiction
middle english
harangue
deus ex machina
41. An indirect or subtle - usually derogatory implication in expression - an insinuation
flashback
balanced sentence
subplot
innuendo
42. A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis or intensity
parable
antithesis
litotes
allegory
43. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action
scan
pathetic fallacy
deouement
gothic novel
44. When the infinitive is interrupted with another word - typically an adverb or adverbial phrase
split infinitives
free verse
analogy
aphorism
45. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as
maxim
innuendo
indirect quotation
metaphor
46. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems
hubris
voice
rhyme scheme
eponymous
47. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects
loose sentence
simple sentence
bombast
figurative language
48. Grating - inharmonious sounds
abstract language
periodic sentence
cacaphony
simile
49. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase can be understood in two ways especially when one meaning is risque
double entendre
meter
epithet
tone
50. An episodic novel about a roguelike wanderer who lives off his wits
parody
allegory
vernacular
picaresque novel