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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade






2. 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






3. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general






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






5. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






7. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem. two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter is sometimes called a heroic couplet






8. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






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






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






12. An imaginary story that has become an accepted part of the cultural or religious tradition of a group or society






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






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






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






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






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






18. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied






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






20. Two or more independent clauses






21. A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses






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






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






24. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement






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






26. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






28. A synonym for poetry. also - a group of lines in a song or poem; also a single line of poetry






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






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






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






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






33. Faulty reasoning that inappropriately ascribes human feelings to nature or non-human objects






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






35. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






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






38. The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction






39. The language of a work and its style; words - often highly emotional - used to convince or sway an audience






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






41. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true






42. 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






43. A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy






44. A unit of stressed and unstressed syllables used to determine the meter of a poetic line






45. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation






46. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






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






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






49. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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