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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. The generic name for a figure of speech such as image - symbol - simile and metaphor






2. One independent clause and no dependent clause






3. Language or dialect of a particular country - Language of a clan or group - Plain everyday speech






4. Novels written for mass consumption - often emphasizing exciting and titillating plots






5. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






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






8. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect






9. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form






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






11. A return to an earlier time in a story or play in order to clarify present actions or circumstances






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






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






14. A german word referring to a novel structured as a series of events that take place as the hero travels in quest of a goal






15. Three periods (. . .) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation






16. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association






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






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






19. 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






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






21. A form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw and a set of forces that causes the hero considerable anguish






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






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






24. A complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows






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






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






27. A short tale often with nonhuman characters from which a useful lesson may be drawn






28. Two or more independent clauses






29. A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse - but sometimes with a satirical thrust






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






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






32. 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






33. In contrast to Dionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior






34. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






35. A parody of traditional epic form






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






37. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






39. One in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale.






40. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






41. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






42. A sentence that departs from the usual word order of english sentences by expressing its main thought only at the end. in other words - the particulars in the sentence are presented before the idea they support






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






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






45. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD






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






47. Word choice characterized by simple - often one or two syllable nouns - adjectives - and adverbs






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






49. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things






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