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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet






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






3. An adjective that follows a linking verb






4. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry






5. 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






6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






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






9. 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






10. A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. The work of poets - particularly those of the seventeenth century - that uses elaborate conceits - is highly intellectual - and expresses the complexities of love and life






18. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature






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






20. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences






21. One in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale.






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






23. A kind of poetry without rhymed lines - rhythm or fixed metrical feet






24. 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






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






26. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person






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






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






29. The emotional tone in a work of literature






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






31. A mode of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated - often implying ridicule or light sarcasm; a state of affairs or events that is the reverse of what might have been expected






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






33. The interpretation or analysis of a text






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






35. An imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject






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






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






38. Issues a comand






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






40. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






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






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






43. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






44. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






46. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry






47. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words






48. A person - scene - event - or other element in literature that fails to correspond with the time or era in which the work is set






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






50. Faulty reasoning that inappropriately ascribes human feelings to nature or non-human objects







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