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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them






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






3. Two or more independent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words






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






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






13. A false name or alias used by writers






14. A sentence that follows the customary word order of english sentences - ie subject verb object. the main idea of the sentence is presented first and is then followed by one or more subordinate clauses






15. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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






23. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied






24. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect






25. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true






26. A mode of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated - often implying ridicule or light sarcasm; a state of affairs or events that is the reverse of what might have been expected






27. The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction






28. A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before






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






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






31. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities






32. The act of determining the meter of a poetic line. the pattern is called scansion. if a verse doesn't 'scan' its meter is irregular






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






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






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






36. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing






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






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






39. A metaphor embedded in a sentence rather than expressed directly as a sentence






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






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






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






43. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






44. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses






45. Issues a comand






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






47. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






48. The origin or derivation of a word






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






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