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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. 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






2. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature






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






4. 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






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






6. A figure of speech whose effectiveness has been worn out through overuse and excessive familiarity






7. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation






8. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of something or someone of value






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






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






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






12. A false name or alias used by writers






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






14. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing






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






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






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






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






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






20. An indirect or subtle - usually derogatory implication in expression - an insinuation






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






22. Language that describes specific - observable things






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






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






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






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






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






28. A verse with five poetic feet per line






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






30. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem






31. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






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






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






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






36. A figurative comparison using the words like or as






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






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






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






40. The interpretation or analysis of a text






41. A mode of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated - often implying ridicule or light sarcasm; a state of affairs or events that is the reverse of what might have been expected






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






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






44. A form of verse or prose that tells a story






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






46. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






48. A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response






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






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