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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences






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






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






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






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






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






7. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






8. The origin or derivation of a word






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






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






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






12. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play






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






14. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






15. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object






16. One independent clause and no dependent clause






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






18. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint






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






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






21. A latin term for a narrative that starts not at the beginning of events but at some other critical point






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






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






24. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time






25. In contrast to Dionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior






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






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






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






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






30. French for a novel in which historical events and actual people appear under the guise of fiction






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






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






33. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






35. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






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






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






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






39. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker






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






41. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places






42. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






43. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature






44. A humorous play on words - using similar sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings






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






46. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built






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






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






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






50. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play