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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built






2. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD






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






4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






5. Grating - inharmonious sounds






6. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment






7. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited






8. A person - scene - event - or other element in literature that fails to correspond with the time or era in which the work is set






9. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






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






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






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






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






15. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






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






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






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






19. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer or the world at large






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






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






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






23. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






25. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem






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






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






28. A figure of speech in which objects and animals are given human characteristics






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






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






31. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature






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






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






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






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






36. A sentence that follows the customary word order of english sentences - ie subject verb object. the main idea of the sentence is presented first and is then followed by one or more subordinate clauses






37. When the infinitive is interrupted with another word - typically an adverb or adverbial phrase






38. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet






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






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






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






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






43. Two or more independent clauses






44. Word choice characterized by simple - often one or two syllable nouns - adjectives - and adverbs






45. An adjective that follows a linking verb






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






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






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






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






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