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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived






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






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






4. 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






5. A rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only approximated or paraphrased






6. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






7. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






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






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






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






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






12. The origin or derivation of a word






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






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






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






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






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






18. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






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






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






22. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words or lines of a poem






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






24. The language of a work and its style; words - often highly emotional - used to convince or sway an audience






25. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict






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






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






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






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






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






31. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature






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






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






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






35. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






37. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. Language or dialect of a particular country - Language of a clan or group - Plain everyday speech






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






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






46. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






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






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






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






50. 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







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