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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. One in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale.






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






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






4. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative






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






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






7. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






8. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






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






10. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






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






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






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






21. A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect






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






23. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. A mode of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated - often implying ridicule or light sarcasm; a state of affairs or events that is the reverse of what might have been expected






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






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






37. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response






45. A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before






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






47. A metaphor embedded in a sentence rather than expressed directly as a sentence






48. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






50. A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea