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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea






2. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature






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






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






5. A french verse form calculated to appear simple and spontaneous but consisting of nineteen lines and a prescribed pattern of rhymes






6. A sentence that follows the customary word order of english sentences - ie subject verb object. the main idea of the sentence is presented first and is then followed by one or more subordinate clauses






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






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






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






10. Issues a comand






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






12. As opposed to concrete language it represents thoughts






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






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






15. A form of verse usually consisting of three four line units called quatrains and a concluding couplet






16. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true






17. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






19. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea






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






21. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature






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






23. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






24. The main idea isn't completed until the end of the sentence






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






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






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






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






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






30. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem. two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter is sometimes called a heroic couplet






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






32. Grating - inharmonious sounds






33. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase. contrast with denotation






34. A false name or alias used by writers






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






36. The emotional tone in a work of literature






37. The interrelationship among the events in a story; the plot line is the pattern of events - including exposition - rising action - climax - falling action and resolution






38. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative






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






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






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






42. The depiction of people - things and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect






43. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






45. A noun that renames the subject






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






47. A term used to describe literary forms such as novel - play and essay






48. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






50. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem