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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject






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






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






4. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






6. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect






7. A noun that renames the subject






8. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic






9. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






10. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language






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






12. A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words






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






14. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






15. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement






16. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






17. An imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject






18. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






25. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint






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






27. A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity






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






29. An episodic novel about a roguelike wanderer who lives off his wits






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






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






32. A german word referring to a novel structured as a series of events that take place as the hero travels in quest of a goal






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The origin or derivation of a word






41. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of something or someone of value






42. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






43. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






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






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






46. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem






47. 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






48. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association






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






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