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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase. contrast with denotation
meter
carpe diem
connotation
first person narrative
2. 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
metonymy
verisimilitude
bibliography
satire
3. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation
metonymy
realism
denotation
colloquial
4. A metaphor embedded in a sentence rather than expressed directly as a sentence
flashback
annotation
bibliography
implied metaphor
5. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem
classical - classicism
novel of manners
exegesis
ottava rima
6. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities
tone
meter
in medias res
kenning
7. The excessive pride that often leads tragic heroes to their death
verse
mood
hubris
indirect quotation
8. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade
rhetorical stance
wit
harangue
colloquial
9. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations
muse
ottava rima
dionysian
ambiguity
10. The main character in a work of literature
rhythm
theme
protagonist
villanelle
11. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person
oxymoron
empathy
caricature
elliptical construction
12. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature
euphemism
onomatopoeia
motif
concrete language
13. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action
gothic novel
deouement
elliptical construction
farce
14. Faulty reasoning that inappropriately ascribes human feelings to nature or non-human objects
alliteration
pathetic fallacy
narrative
conceit
15. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present
implied metaphor
apostrophe
stream of consciousness
verbal irony
16. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative
classic
frame
mock epic
allusion
17. A latin term for a narrative that starts not at the beginning of events but at some other critical point
in medias res
allusion
stream of consciousness
infinitive
18. Grating - inharmonious sounds
cacaphony
novel of manners
ambiguity
myth
19. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object
symbolism
eponymous
protagonist
quatrain
20. A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity
foreshadowing
lyric poetry
bibliography
humanism
21. A verbal ending in 'ing'_ that functions in a sentence as a noun.
periodic sentence
prosody
pun
gerund
22. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer
muse
predicate nominative
narrative
assonance
23. A sharp - caustic expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt; less subtle than irony
onomatopoeia
invective
sarcasm
abstract
24. An episodic novel about a roguelike wanderer who lives off his wits
lyric poetry
sonnet
picaresque novel
ballad
25. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject
balanced sentence
subtext
lyric poetry
abstract language
26. A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else with which it is associated
enjambment
metonymy
pastoral
verisimilitude
27. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character
realism
title character
apollonian
pun
28. A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy
myth
mood
catharsis
elegy
29. The generic name for a figure of speech such as image - symbol - simile and metaphor
implied metaphor
trope
hubris
foreshadowing
30. A figurative comparison using the words like or as
in medias res
dionysian
simile
elliptical construction
31. A term used to describe literary forms such as novel - play and essay
myth
gerund
genre
sarcasm
32. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true
paradox
ballad
verse
innuendo
33. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them
trope
belle-lettres
colloquial
enjambment
34. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association
collocation/Idiom
compound sentence
voice
maxim
35. A term for the title character of a work of literature
free verse
eponymous
syntax
couplet
36. A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
invective
complex sentence
abstract language
sarcasm
37. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful and exalted feelings toward the subject
ode
stream of consciousness
caesura
catharsis
38. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict
annotation
villanelle
antagonist
sentimental
39. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb
agreement
stream of consciousness
infinitive
mood
40. A french verse form calculated to appear simple and spontaneous but consisting of nineteen lines and a prescribed pattern of rhymes
villanelle
ode
enjambment
ambiguity
41. 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
etymology
irony
bildungsroman
classic
42. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation
pathos
burlesque
foreshadowing
infinitive
43. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry
lampoon
rhyme
empathy
myth
44. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD
pathos
old english
alliteration
denotation
45. A subordinate or minor collection of events in an novel or play - usually connected to the main plot
rhythm
syntax
dionysian
subplot
46. Novels written for mass consumption - often emphasizing exciting and titillating plots
flashback
pulp fiction
tragedy
myth
47. in literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem
pseudonym
bildungsroman
caricature
deus ex machina
48. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time
subplot
in medias res
allegory
classic
49. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied
rhyme scheme
compound sentence
tragedy
canon
50. 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
cacaphony
hyperbole
falling action
apostrophe