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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A false name or alias used by writers






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






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






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






5. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






7. Issues a comand






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






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






10. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict






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






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






13. The correspondence of a verb with its subject in person and number and of a pronoun with its antecedent in person - number - and gender






14. Grating - inharmonious sounds






15. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






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






17. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker






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






19. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






20. An adjective that follows a linking verb






21. The total environment for the action in a novel or play. it includes time - place - historical milieu and social - political and even spiritual circumstances






22. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them






23. One independent clause and no dependent clause






24. A term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish






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






26. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play






27. A piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings






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






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






30. 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






31. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






32. A french verse form calculated to appear simple and spontaneous but consisting of nineteen lines and a prescribed pattern of rhymes






33. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character






34. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






35. The origin or derivation of a word






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






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






38. A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses






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






40. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






41. An imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject






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






43. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language






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






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






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






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






48. A verbal ending in 'ing'_ that functions in a sentence as a noun.






49. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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