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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
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1. The main idea or meaning - often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built






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






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






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






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






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






7. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade






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






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






10. A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth






11. Sentence with interrogative pronouns






12. Grating - inharmonious sounds






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






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






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






16. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD






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






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






19. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language






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






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






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






23. A parody of traditional epic form






24. The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of a work of literature






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






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






27. The anglo-saxon language spoken in what is now england from approximately 450 to 1150 AD






28. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general






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






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






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






32. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer or the world at large






33. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






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






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






36. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited






37. The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality






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






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






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






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






42. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






43. In contrast to literal language - implies meanings






44. Language or dialect of a particular country - Language of a clan or group - Plain everyday speech






45. The interpretation or analysis of a text






46. Ordinary or familiar - used to describe diction






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






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






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






50. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places







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