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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A false name or alias used by writers






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






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






4. One in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale.






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






6. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things






7. The depiction of people - things and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect






8. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






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






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






11. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict






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






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






14. 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






15. A word or phrase representing that which can be seen - touched - tasted - smelled - or felt






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






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






18. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






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






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






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






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






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






24. A synonym for view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion in literature






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






26. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. A term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish






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






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






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






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






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






41. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






42. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words or lines of a poem






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






44. Grating - inharmonious sounds






45. Two or more independent clauses






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






47. The interpretation or analysis of a text






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






49. A synonym for poetry. also - a group of lines in a song or poem; also a single line of poetry






50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words







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