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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research
abstract
protagonist
flashback
trope
2. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic
naturalism
abstract
epithet
catharsis
3. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences
farce
metaphysical poetry
antithesis
villanelle
4. Language that describes specific - observable things
concrete language
myth
abstract language
loose sentence
5. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities
balanced sentence
humanism
kenning
climax
6. One independent clause and no dependent clause
rhyme scheme
innuendo
double entendre
simple sentence
7. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language
couplet
allusion
adage
compound sentence
8. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association
collocation/Idiom
loose sentence
stream of consciousness
periodic sentence
9. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan
apostrophe
stanza
persona
canon
10. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play
pseudonym
annotation
foreshadowing
rhyme scheme
11. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action
figurative language
prosody
gothic novel
simple sentence
12. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
predicate nominative
synecdoche
pathos
aphorism
13. An indirect or subtle - usually derogatory implication in expression - an insinuation
compound sentence
innuendo
epic
caricature
14. The interpretation or analysis of a text
explication
meter
tragedy
catharsis
15. The interrelationship among the events in a story; the plot line is the pattern of events - including exposition - rising action - climax - falling action and resolution
motif
humanism
eponymous
plot
16. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject
rhetorical stance
hubris
pathetic fallacy
canon
17. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature
hyperbole
figurative language
mode
narrative
18. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words
compound sentence
explication
syntax
rhetorical stance
19. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects
bombast
abstract
loose sentence
metaphysical poetry
20. A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else with which it is associated
adage
cliche
catharsis
metonymy
21. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject
realism
stanza
genre
lyric poetry
22. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative
old english
double entendre
pun
frame
23. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation
invective
predicate adjective
picaresque novel
prosody
24. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts
flashback
abstract language
trope
gerund
25. A synonym for poetry. also - a group of lines in a song or poem; also a single line of poetry
muse
trope
verse
protagonist
26. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places
harangue
rhythm
realism
romance
27. A short tale often with nonhuman characters from which a useful lesson may be drawn
apostrophe
fable
climax
theme
28. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true
expose
paradox
hubris
middle english
29. Issues a comand
parable
imperative sentence
ode
euphony
30. A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response
subplot
melodrama
vernacular
fable
31. The origin or derivation of a word
infinitive
etymology
irony
narrative
32. A parody of traditional epic form
ambiguity
colloquial
catharsis
mock epic
33. 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
sentimental
metaphysical poetry
humanism
verisimilitude
34. A literary style used to poke fun at - attack or ridicule an idea - vice or foible - often for the purpose of inducing change
gothic novel
rhyme scheme
satire
end-stopped
35. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words
paraphrase
harangue
rhythm
epigram
36. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work
couplet
point of view
bibliography
sentimental
37. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase can be understood in two ways especially when one meaning is risque
verse
connotation
naturalism
double entendre
38. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things
compound sentence
onomatopoeia
apostrophe
analogy
39. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited
consonance
ballad
deus ex machina
loose sentence
40. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present
caricature
simple sentence
invective
apostrophe
41. The manner in which an author uses and arranges words - shapes ideas - forms sentences and creates a structure to convey ideas
stanza
style
carpe diem
sentiment
42. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them
trope
expose
enjambment
vernacular
43. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction
sentimental
empathy
colloquial
gothic novel
44. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem
elegy
plot
hyperbole
quatrain
45. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object
end-stopped
predicate nominative
kenning
symbolism
46. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry
satire
pastoral
rhythm
epigram
47. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time
mock epic
colloquial
classic
infinitive
48. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form
epic
rhetoric
archetype
explication
49. A novel focusing on and describing social customs and habits of a particular social group
parody
sonnet
alliteration
novel of manners
50. The main character in a work of literature
canon
protagonist
sonnet
personification