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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. Sentence with interrogative pronouns
concrete language
interrogative sentence
subplot
image
2. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature
mode
syntax
elegy
kenning
3. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic
loose sentence
naturalism
hyperbole
paraphrase
4. Three periods (. . .) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation
innuendo
end-stopped
ellipsis
euphony
5. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them
enjambment
style
elegy
roman a clef
6. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem
quatrain
double entendre
mood
symbolism
7. A term that describes a line of poetry that ends with a natural pause often indicated by a mark of punctuation
end-stopped
realism
metaphysical poetry
muse
8. 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
old english
irony
connotation
plot
9. A term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish
verse
sentimental
paradox
simile
10. The origin or derivation of a word
etymology
couplet
synecdoche
elegy
11. A narrator with unlimited awareness - understanding - and insight of characters - setting - background and all other elements of the story
harangue
figurative language
euphony
omniscient narrator
12. A sharp - caustic expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt; less subtle than irony
sarcasm
bathos
epithet
extended metaphor
13. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero
epic
realism
loose sentence
apostrophe
14. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation
couplet
epigram
burlesque
euphemism
15. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer
muse
elegy
rhyme scheme
voice
16. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature
motif
rhyme
first person narrative
extended metaphor
17. An imaginary story that has become an accepted part of the cultural or religious tradition of a group or society
myth
adage
scan
cliche
18. The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction
adage
old english
deouement
gothic novel
19. A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity
burlesque
middle english
humanism
dramatic irony
20. 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
satire
gothic novel
rhyme
tone
21. A lyric poem or passage that describes a kind of ideal life or place
maxim
idyll
villanelle
classical - classicism
22. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as
cacaphony
theme
metaphor
pseudonym
23. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character
innuendo
dramatic irony
falling action
cacaphony
24. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
picaresque novel
conceit
adage
aphorism
25. A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea
antagonist
metaphysical poetry
montage
canon
26. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true
verisimilitude
paradox
mood
implied metaphor
27. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan
stanza
narrative
complex sentence
connotation
28. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry
annotation
falling action
rhyme
prosody
29. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association
adage
collocation/Idiom
light verse
concrete language
30. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present
apostrophe
gothic novel
bibliography
metaphysical poetry
31. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject
verse
ellipsis
lyric poetry
gothic novel
32. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD
bard
elliptical construction
middle english
agreement
33. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose
collocation/Idiom
sarcasm
apollonian
farce
34. Grating - inharmonious sounds
trope
cacaphony
pathetic fallacy
roman a clef
35. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker
annotation
metonymy
voice
setting
36. Literally 'seize the day'; enjoy life while you can - a common theme in literature
tone
plot
carpe diem
alliteration
37. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied
bombast
canon
analogy
diction
38. A sentence that departs from the usual word order of english sentences by expressing its main thought only at the end. in other words - the particulars in the sentence are presented before the idea they support
burlesque
periodic sentence
wit
stanza
39. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built
theme
carpe diem
muse
annotation
40. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth
maxim
mood
anglo-saxon diction
frame
41. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet
sonnet
apostrophe
sentiment
allusion
42. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement
caricature
cacaphony
exegesis
epigram
43. A verse with five poetic feet per line
pentameter
bard
lyric poetry
muse
44. A figure of speech in which objects and animals are given human characteristics
allegory
personification
exegesis
gerund
45. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade
apollonian
roman a clef
harangue
ambiguity
46. A complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows
rhetorical stance
onomatopoeia
pun
loose sentence
47. The act of determining the meter of a poetic line. the pattern is called scansion. if a verse doesn't 'scan' its meter is irregular
mock epic
scan
sonnet
rhyme
48. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words
middle english
onomatopoeia
paraphrase
infinitive
49. A work of literature dealing with rural life
pastoral
apostrophe
paraphrase
bildungsroman
50. A form of verse or prose that tells a story
mock epic
fantasy
narrative
free verse