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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem






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






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






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






5. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan






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






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






8. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






9. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






10. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






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






13. A noun that renames the subject






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






15. The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction






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






17. 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






18. An indirect or subtle - usually derogatory implication in expression - an insinuation






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character






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






28. A form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw and a set of forces that causes the hero considerable anguish






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing






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






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






40. An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research






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






42. A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived






43. Language that describes specific - observable things






44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






45. A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse - but sometimes with a satirical thrust






46. A term for the title character of a work of literature






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






48. A parody of traditional epic form






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






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







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