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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only approximated or paraphrased






2. 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






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






4. A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before






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






6. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






7. 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






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






9. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






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






11. 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






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






13. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






14. A verse with five poetic feet per line






15. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations






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






17. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






18. 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






19. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






20. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






22. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character






23. A lyric poem or passage that describes a kind of ideal life or place






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






25. The action in a play or story that occurs after the climax and that leads to the conclusion and often to the resolution of the conflict






26. The quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness; the power to comment subtly and pointedly on the foibles of the passing scene






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






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






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






30. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






32. A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






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






43. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






44. The interpretation or analysis of a text






45. The origin or derivation of a word






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






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






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






49. The main character in a work of literature






50. An adjective that follows a linking verb