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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form






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






3. The language of a work and its style; words - often highly emotional - used to convince or sway an audience






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






5. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






7. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature






8. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation






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






10. Literally 'seize the day'; enjoy life while you can - a common theme in literature






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






12. A complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows






13. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object






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






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






16. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses or sentences






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






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






19. 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






20. One independent clause and no dependent clause






21. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






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






24. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface






25. A sentence with two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses






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






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






28. One of the ancient greek goddesses presiding over the arts. the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer






29. A four-line poem or a four-line unit of a longer poem






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






31. A phrase - idea or event that through representation serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature






32. A sharp - caustic expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt; less subtle than irony






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






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






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






36. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






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






39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words






40. In contrast to Dionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior






41. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme or some other plan






42. The emotional tone in a work of literature






43. A humorous play on words - using similar sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings






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






45. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






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






47. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






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






50. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character