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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






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






3. 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






4. The excessive pride that often leads tragic heroes to their death






5. A term that describes a line of poetry that ends with a natural pause often indicated by a mark of punctuation






6. Two or more independent clauses






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






8. A parody of traditional epic form






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






10. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general






11. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation






12. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work






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






14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






15. One independent clause and no dependent clause






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






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






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






20. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language






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






22. The correspondence of a verb with its subject in person and number and of a pronoun with its antecedent in person - number - and gender






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






24. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






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






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






27. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment






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






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






37. A figure of speech in which objects and animals are given human characteristics






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






39. 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






40. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






41. A synonym for poetry. also - a group of lines in a song or poem; also a single line of poetry






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






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






44. A complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows






45. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation






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






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






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






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






50. A literary style used to poke fun at - attack or ridicule an idea - vice or foible - often for the purpose of inducing change