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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation






2. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






3. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






5. 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






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






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






8. A noun that renames the subject






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






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






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






12. An imaginary story that has become an accepted part of the cultural or religious tradition of a group or society






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






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






15. 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






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






17. Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect






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






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






20. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied






21. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






23. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






25. A verbal ending in 'ing'_ that functions in a sentence as a noun.






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






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






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






29. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint






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






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






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






33. The generic name for a figure of speech such as image - symbol - simile and metaphor






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






35. The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction






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






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






38. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems






39. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






40. An adjective that follows a linking verb






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






42. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry






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






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






45. A novel focusing on and describing social customs and habits of a particular social group






46. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






48. Two or more independent clauses






49. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






50. One independent clause and no dependent clause