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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. The generic name for a figure of speech such as image - symbol - simile and metaphor






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. The emotional tone in a work of literature






9. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






10. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject






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






12. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature






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






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






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






16. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation






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






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






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






20. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






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






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






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






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






25. A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity






26. 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






27. A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses






28. One independent clause and no dependent clause






29. A style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind






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






31. Three periods (. . .) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation






32. The action in a play or story that occurs after the climax and that leads to the conclusion and often to the resolution of the conflict






33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






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






35. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose






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






37. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






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






39. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations






40. The main character in a work of literature






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






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






43. A term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic






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






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






46. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






48. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






49. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






50. 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