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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses






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






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






4. A false name or alias used by writers






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






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






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






8. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form






9. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






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






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






13. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment






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






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






16. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






17. Two or more independent clauses






18. 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






19. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject






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






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






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






23. A parody of traditional epic form






24. The interpretation or analysis of a text






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






26. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






27. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






28. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language






29. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry






30. The quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness; the power to comment subtly and pointedly on the foibles of the passing scene






31. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






33. The emotional tone in a work of literature






34. A verse with five poetic feet per line






35. The main character in a work of literature






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 form of verse or prose that tells a story






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






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






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






41. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things






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






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






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






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






46. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them






47. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






49. When the infinitive is interrupted with another word - typically an adverb or adverbial phrase






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







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