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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

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






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






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






4. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature






5. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






6. An adjective that follows a linking verb






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






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






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






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






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






12. A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis or intensity






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






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






15. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD






16. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan






17. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet






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






19. A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses






20. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






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






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






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






24. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






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






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






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






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






29. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject






30. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations






31. A french verse form calculated to appear simple and spontaneous but consisting of nineteen lines and a prescribed pattern of rhymes






32. Issues a comand






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






34. 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






35. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature






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






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






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






39. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






40. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






41. 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






42. The generic name for a figure of speech such as image - symbol - simile and metaphor






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






44. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






45. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade






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






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






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






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






50. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality







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