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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A figure of speech in which objects and animals are given human characteristics






2. One independent clause and no dependent clause






3. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem






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






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






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






7. A false name or alias used by writers






8. The emotional tone in a work of literature






9. A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea






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






11. An episodic novel about a roguelike wanderer who lives off his wits






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






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






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






15. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A figure of speech in which a part signifies the whole or the whole signifies the part - also when the name of a material stands for the thing itself






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






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






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






26. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






27. A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect






28. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables found in poetry






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. An adjective that follows a linking verb






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis or intensity






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






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






48. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






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