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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences
archetype
frame
antithesis
canon
2. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character
title character
innuendo
imperative sentence
ode
3. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities
kenning
free verse
protagonist
parable
4. 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
deouement
periodic sentence
analogy
motif
5. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied
colloquial
canon
narrative
subtext
6. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
free verse
euphemism
aphorism
ambiguity
7. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth
empathy
maxim
ottava rima
anglo-saxon diction
8. The origin or derivation of a word
old english
classic
etymology
cacaphony
9. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words
split infinitives
indirect quotation
non sequitur
syntax
10. A metaphor embedded in a sentence rather than expressed directly as a sentence
irony
setting
in medias res
implied metaphor
11. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD
old english
quatrain
split infinitives
loose sentence
12. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play
foreshadowing
dramatic irony
first person narrative
parody
13. A return to an earlier time in a story or play in order to clarify present actions or circumstances
flashback
ode
conceit
implied metaphor
14. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry
implied metaphor
title character
prosody
double entendre
15. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object
diction
belle-lettres
gerund
symbolism
16. One independent clause and no dependent clause
apollonian
couplet
rhyme scheme
simple sentence
17. A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse - but sometimes with a satirical thrust
light verse
split infinitives
image
pun
18. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint
parable
classical - classicism
hyperbole
tone
19. 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
wit
scan
pseudonym
end-stopped
20. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject
old english
colloquial
lyric poetry
bombast
21. A latin term for a narrative that starts not at the beginning of events but at some other critical point
caricature
genre
in medias res
voice
22. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface
allegory
harangue
theme
invective
23. A figure of speech whose effectiveness has been worn out through overuse and excessive familiarity
deouement
cliche
epithet
bibliography
24. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time
epigram
archetype
classic
protagonist
25. In contrast to Dionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior
classical - classicism
in medias res
naturalism
apollonian
26. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet
sonnet
pastoral
collocation/Idiom
plot
27. 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
explication
omniscient narrator
plot
pentameter
28. 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
compound sentence
loose sentence
subplot
interrogative sentence
29. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited
muse
bibliography
burlesque
ballad
30. French for a novel in which historical events and actual people appear under the guise of fiction
mock epic
bibliography
roman a clef
imperative sentence
31. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry
archetype
belle-lettres
picaresque novel
rhyme
32. 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
deus ex machina
empathy
villanelle
bildungsroman
33. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts
abstract language
periodic sentence
predicate nominative
hyperbole
34. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form
elegy
interrogative sentence
archetype
rhetoric
35. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero
diction
gothic novel
assonance
epic
36. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry
rhythm
ballad
balanced sentence
periodic sentence
37. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer or the world at large
persona
split infinitives
middle english
double entendre
38. A piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings
alliteration
expose
anglo-saxon diction
onomatopoeia
39. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker
dionysian
voice
indirect quotation
rhetorical stance
40. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement
bard
epigram
antithesis
pentameter
41. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places
omniscient narrator
romance
foot
verbal irony
42. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings
motif
litotes
style
figurative language
43. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature
litotes
collocation/Idiom
oxymoron
annotation
44. A humorous play on words - using similar sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings
collocation/Idiom
split infinitives
novel of manners
pun
45. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as
couplet
point of view
metaphor
subtext
46. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built
theme
villanelle
first person narrative
prosody
47. One in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale.
connotation
balanced sentence
ellipsis
predicate adjective
48. 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
verisimilitude
parody
predicate adjective
subtext
49. A subordinate or minor collection of events in an novel or play - usually connected to the main plot
subplot
roman a clef
loose sentence
caricature
50. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play
end-stopped
climax
bombast
personification