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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built
onomatopoeia
collocation/Idiom
theme
melodrama
2. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero
epic
agreement
canon
belle-lettres
3. A version of a text put into simpler - everyday words
muse
paraphrase
melodrama
assonance
4. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation
denotation
lampoon
tone
epic
5. A verbal ending in 'ing'_ that functions in a sentence as a noun.
litotes
in medias res
bard
gerund
6. A sentence that departs from the usual word order of english sentences by expressing its main thought only at the end. in other words - the particulars in the sentence are presented before the idea they support
narrative
rhetoric
epithet
periodic sentence
7. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade
romance
antithesis
harangue
mood
8. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term
caricature
euphemism
symbolism
mood
9. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface
allegory
stanza
lampoon
free verse
10. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth
non sequitur
maxim
rhetoric
metaphysical poetry
11. Sentence with interrogative pronouns
rhyme scheme
elliptical construction
fable
interrogative sentence
12. Grating - inharmonious sounds
cacaphony
prosody
gerund
theme
13. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses
ambiguity
abstract language
idyll
dionysian
14. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character
title character
fantasy
protagonist
mock epic
15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
aphorism
protagonist
mode
metonymy
16. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD
middle english
muse
mock epic
connotation
17. A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response
melodrama
parable
bard
elegy
18. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan
stanza
allusion
montage
sonnet
19. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language
naturalism
conceit
foot
metaphor
20. A form of verse or prose that tells a story
narrative
compound sentence
antithesis
conceit
21. A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse - often marked by punctuation
sonnet
figurative language
old english
caesura
22. A short tale often with nonhuman characters from which a useful lesson may be drawn
subplot
mock epic
epic
fable
23. A parody of traditional epic form
denotation
naturalism
parody
mock epic
24. The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of a work of literature
subtext
syntax
sonnet
synecdoche
25. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things
genre
caricature
humanism
onomatopoeia
26. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature
pathos
motif
pulp fiction
bibliography
27. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD
old english
allegory
deus ex machina
melodrama
28. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general
belle-lettres
personification
parody
extended metaphor
29. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object
pathetic fallacy
belle-lettres
loose sentence
symbolism
30. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature
tone
in medias res
novel of manners
exegesis
31. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation
pastoral
middle english
point of view
lampoon
32. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer or the world at large
persona
loose sentence
paraphrase
sarcasm
33. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow
pun
pathos
verse
assonance
34. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work
bibliography
first person narrative
foot
flashback
35. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences
first person narrative
exegesis
picaresque novel
antithesis
36. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited
couplet
lampoon
ballad
diction
37. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality
meter
plot
vernacular
bathos
38. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea
exposition
allusion
dionysian
agreement
39. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action
fantasy
carpe diem
farce
gothic novel
40. Literally 'seize the day'; enjoy life while you can - a common theme in literature
bard
adage
carpe diem
elegy
41. 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
tragedy
periodic sentence
loose sentence
humanism
42. A story containing unreal - imaginary features
fantasy
aphorism
point of view
concrete language
43. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings
allegory
empathy
figurative language
free verse
44. Language or dialect of a particular country - Language of a clan or group - Plain everyday speech
vernacular
harangue
loose sentence
euphony
45. The interpretation or analysis of a text
explication
personification
free verse
harangue
46. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction
agreement
assonance
colloquial
naturalism
47. The language of a work and its style; words - often highly emotional - used to convince or sway an audience
metonymy
epithet
rhetoric
falling action
48. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet
adage
sonnet
rhyme scheme
allusion
49. A familiar grouping of words - especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association
collocation/Idiom
canon
title character
image
50. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places
romance
rhyme scheme
verbal irony
bildungsroman
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