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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind






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






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






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






5. Two or more independent clauses






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






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






8. A noun that renames the subject






9. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






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






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






12. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






14. An adjective that follows a linking verb






15. 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






16. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic






17. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






19. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words






20. A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse - often marked by punctuation






21. The main character in a work of literature






22. The emotional tone in a work of literature






23. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






25. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






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






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






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






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






50. A figurative comparison using the words like or as