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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words






2. A figure of speech in which a part signifies the whole or the whole signifies the part - also when the name of a material stands for the thing itself






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






4. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem






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






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






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






8. One independent clause and no dependent clause






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






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






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






12. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






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






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






16. The main character in a work of literature






17. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation






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






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






20. The depiction of people - things and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect






21. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things






22. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text






24. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term






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






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






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






28. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time






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






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






31. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment






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






33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






34. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






36. A parody of traditional epic form






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






38. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words






39. 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






40. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade






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






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






43. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action






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






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






46. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






47. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






48. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






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