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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A figure of speech in which objects and animals are given human characteristics






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






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






4. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






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






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






7. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD






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






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






10. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language






11. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied






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






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






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






15. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






16. Similar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is






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






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






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






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






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






22. A term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish






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






24. 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






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






26. The main idea isn't completed until the end of the sentence






27. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint






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






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






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






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






32. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






33. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem. two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter is sometimes called a heroic couplet






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer






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






42. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






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






44. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






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






47. A synonym for view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion in literature






48. French for a novel in which historical events and actual people appear under the guise of fiction






49. 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






50. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction