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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation






2. A verbal ending in 'ing'_ that functions in a sentence as a noun.






3. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






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






5. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






6. Language or dialect of a particular country - Language of a clan or group - Plain everyday speech






7. A figure of speech in which objects and animals are given human characteristics






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






9. The excessive pride that often leads tragic heroes to their death






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






11. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






13. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






14. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






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






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






18. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment






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






20. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action






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






22. French for a novel in which historical events and actual people appear under the guise of fiction






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






24. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






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






26. 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






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






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






29. A parody of traditional epic form






30. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






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






33. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature






34. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






35. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






37. A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect






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






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






40. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect






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






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






43. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character






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






45. A figure of speech whose effectiveness has been worn out through overuse and excessive familiarity






46. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term






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






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






49. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object






50. The total environment for the action in a novel or play. it includes time - place - historical milieu and social - political and even spiritual circumstances







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