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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






2. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem






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






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






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






6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






7. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect






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






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






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






11. A short tale often with nonhuman characters from which a useful lesson may be drawn






12. in literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem






13. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






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






15. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






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






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






26. A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before






27. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






29. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






30. The main character in a work of literature






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






32. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD






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






34. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects - without using like or as






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






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






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






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






39. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb






40. A term used to describe literary forms such as novel - play and essay






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






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






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






44. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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