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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






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






3. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






5. The depiction of people - things and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect






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






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






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






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






10. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action






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






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






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






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






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






16. A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words






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






18. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






19. One independent clause and no dependent clause






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






21. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






22. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






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






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






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






27. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface






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






29. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association






30. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






31. A metaphor embedded in a sentence rather than expressed directly as a sentence






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






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






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






35. The emotional tone in a work of literature






36. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer or the world at large






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






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






39. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem






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






41. When the infinitive is interrupted with another word - typically an adverb or adverbial phrase






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






43. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






44. A unit of stressed and unstressed syllables used to determine the meter of a poetic line






45. A form of verse or prose that tells a story






46. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true






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






48. A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy






49. 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






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