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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. 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






2. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences






3. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






4. A term used to describe literary forms such as novel - play and essay






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






6. A false name or alias used by writers






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






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






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






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






11. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






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






14. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses






15. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict






16. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






18. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature






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






20. An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research






21. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play






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






23. 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






24. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb






25. A word or phrase representing that which can be seen - touched - tasted - smelled - or felt






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






27. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






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






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






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






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






32. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation






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






34. A form of verse or prose that tells a story






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






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






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






38. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






40. A humorous play on words - using similar sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings






41. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






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






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






45. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






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






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






48. A parody of traditional epic form






49. A novel focusing on and describing social customs and habits of a particular social group






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