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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem. two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter is sometimes called a heroic couplet






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






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






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






5. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






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






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






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






9. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






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






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






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






13. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






14. A lyric poem or passage that describes a kind of ideal life or place






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






16. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful and exalted feelings toward the subject






17. A narrator with unlimited awareness - understanding - and insight of characters - setting - background and all other elements of the story






18. A false name or alias used by writers






19. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature






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






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






22. A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words






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






24. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature






25. A sharp - caustic expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt; less subtle than irony






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






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






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






29. The main character in a work of literature






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






31. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






33. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry






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






35. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb






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






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






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






39. An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research






40. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places






41. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






43. The action in a play or story that occurs after the climax and that leads to the conclusion and often to the resolution of the conflict






44. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






45. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer






46. 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






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






48. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






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






50. 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