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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

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






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






3. 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






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






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






6. The emotional tone in a work of literature






7. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






9. An adjective that follows a linking verb






10. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The origin or derivation of a word






20. A term for the title character of a work of literature






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






22. A word or phrase representing that which can be seen - touched - tasted - smelled - or felt






23. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built






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






25. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object






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






27. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play






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






29. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






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






31. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase can be understood in two ways especially when one meaning is risque






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






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






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






35. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






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






38. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject






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






40. A novel focusing on and describing social customs and habits of a particular social group






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






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






43. A parody of traditional epic form






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






45. A narrative told by a character involved in the story - using first person pronouns such as I and we






46. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint






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






48. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






49. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






50. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry







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