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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. One in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale.






2. A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived






3. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






4. The emotional tone in a work of literature






5. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






6. A work of literature dealing with rural life






7. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables found in poetry






8. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement






9. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action






10. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful and exalted feelings toward the subject






11. 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






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






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






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






15. The correspondence of a verb with its subject in person and number and of a pronoun with its antecedent in person - number - and gender






16. An imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject






17. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term






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






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






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






21. Word choice characterized by simple - often one or two syllable nouns - adjectives - and adverbs






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






23. The choice of words in oral and written discourse






24. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






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






26. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses






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






28. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero






29. A piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings






30. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject






31. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things






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






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






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






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






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






37. Novels written for mass consumption - often emphasizing exciting and titillating plots






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






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






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






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






42. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment






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






44. Grating - inharmonious sounds






45. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






47. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






48. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






49. The interpretation or analysis of a text






50. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction