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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. 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






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






3. The author's attitude toward the subject being written about. the characteristic emotion that pervades a work or part of a work--the spirit or quality that is the work's emotional essence






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






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






6. 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






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






8. A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response






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






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






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






12. An adjective that follows a linking verb






13. A subordinate or minor collection of events in an novel or play - usually connected to the main plot






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






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






16. A term that describes a line of poetry that ends with a natural pause often indicated by a mark of punctuation






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






18. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person






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






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






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






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






23. The main character in a work of literature






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






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






26. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them






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






28. A piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings






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






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






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






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






33. A humorous play on words - using similar sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings






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






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






36. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of a work of literature






37. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation






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






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






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






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






42. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






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






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






46. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






48. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things






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






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