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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb






2. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






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






4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






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






7. A false name or alias used by writers






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






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






10. The origin or derivation of a word






11. A term that describes a line of poetry that ends with a natural pause often indicated by a mark of punctuation






12. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






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






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






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






17. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






18. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem. two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter is sometimes called a heroic couplet






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






20. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






21. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






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






32. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general






33. A parody of traditional epic form






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






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






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






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






38. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful and exalted feelings toward the subject






39. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as






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






41. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry






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






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






44. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






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






46. 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






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






48. The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of a work of literature






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






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