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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind






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






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






4. The interpretation or analysis of a text






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






6. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






7. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






8. A noun that renames the subject






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






10. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic






11. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem






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






13. A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse - often marked by punctuation






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






15. A sharp - caustic expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt; less subtle than irony






16. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things






17. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem






18. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry






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






20. Novels written for mass consumption - often emphasizing exciting and titillating plots






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






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






23. 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






24. A figure of speech whose effectiveness has been worn out through overuse and excessive familiarity






25. Two or more independent clauses






26. A literary style used to poke fun at - attack or ridicule an idea - vice or foible - often for the purpose of inducing change






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






28. Three periods (. . .) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation






29. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words






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






31. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses






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






33. The origin or derivation of a word






34. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general






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






36. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






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






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






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






41. The manner in which an author uses and arranges words - shapes ideas - forms sentences and creates a structure to convey ideas






42. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities






43. A return to an earlier time in a story or play in order to clarify present actions or circumstances






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






45. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature






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






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






48. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






49. The main character in a work of literature






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