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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. The depiction of people - things and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect






2. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






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






4. The author's attitude toward the subject being written about. the characteristic emotion that pervades a work or part of a work--the spirit or quality that is the work's emotional essence






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






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






7. An indirect or subtle - usually derogatory implication in expression - an insinuation






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






9. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






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






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






12. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






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






15. A lyric poem or passage that describes a kind of ideal life or place






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






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






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






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






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






21. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






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






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






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






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






27. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play






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






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






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






31. Faulty reasoning that inappropriately ascribes human feelings to nature or non-human objects






32. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






33. The interpretation or analysis of a text






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






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






36. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of a work of literature






37. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person






38. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer






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






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






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






42. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places






43. The origin or derivation of a word






44. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






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






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






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






49. Similar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is






50. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects