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Literary And Rhetorical Vocab
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1. A literary style used to poke fun at - attack or ridicule an idea - vice or foible - often for the purpose of inducing change
muse
satire
roman a clef
novel of manners
2. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing
pastoral
epithet
aphorism
maxim
3. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful and exalted feelings toward the subject
end-stopped
connotation
infinitive
ode
4. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative
climax
extended metaphor
frame
abstract
5. deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient greek and roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity and restraint
compound sentence
consonance
verisimilitude
classical - classicism
6. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature
mode
expose
non sequitur
connotation
7. A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea
montage
ode
ellipsis
elegy
8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words
compound sentence
bibliography
parable
elliptical construction
9. 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
flashback
rhetorical stance
paradox
scan
10. A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before
subtext
non sequitur
realism
simile
11. A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things
sentimental
infinitive
caricature
canon
12. A term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish
antagonist
roman a clef
sentimental
scan
13. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase. contrast with denotation
connotation
bard
point of view
rhythm
14. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things
analogy
stanza
irony
free verse
15. A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis or intensity
allusion
extended metaphor
litotes
couplet
16. The emotional tone in a work of literature
oxymoron
wit
anachronism
mood
17. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem
non sequitur
subtext
ellipsis
point of view
18. A rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only approximated or paraphrased
indirect quotation
explication
voice
elliptical construction
19. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface
pulp fiction
allegory
point of view
foot
20. Grating - inharmonious sounds
cacaphony
antagonist
anachronism
persona
21. French for a novel in which historical events and actual people appear under the guise of fiction
stream of consciousness
theme
roman a clef
rhetoric
22. A style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind
stream of consciousness
apostrophe
image
gothic novel
23. 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
stream of consciousness
alliteration
falling action
roman a clef
24. A word or phrase representing that which can be seen - touched - tasted - smelled - or felt
image
cliche
complex sentence
balanced sentence
25. A figure of speech whose effectiveness has been worn out through overuse and excessive familiarity
exegesis
cliche
deus ex machina
paraphrase
26. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking impulses
predicate nominative
archetype
dionysian
stanza
27. A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words
muse
verbal irony
deouement
subplot
28. Language that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject
myth
rhetorical stance
colloquial
pathetic fallacy
29. A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse - but sometimes with a satirical thrust
empathy
light verse
cliche
persona
30. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form
carpe diem
archetype
anglo-saxon diction
foreshadowing
31. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
pathetic fallacy
annotation
split infinitives
aphorism
32. The choice of words in oral and written discourse
in medias res
myth
plot
diction
33. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language
personification
split infinitives
ballad
adage
34. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation
montage
picaresque novel
burlesque
end-stopped
35. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited
exegesis
anglo-saxon diction
ballad
syntax
36. A narrative told by a character involved in the story - using first person pronouns such as I and we
caricature
first person narrative
abstract
rhyme scheme
37. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase can be understood in two ways especially when one meaning is risque
syntax
double entendre
light verse
farce
38. An adjective that follows a linking verb
exegesis
dionysian
predicate adjective
rhyme scheme
39. Similar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is
bathos
verisimilitude
pathetic fallacy
idyll
40. A novel focusing on and describing social customs and habits of a particular social group
novel of manners
caesura
tragedy
villanelle
41. A synonym for view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion in literature
sentiment
melodrama
syntax
voice
42. Pleasing - harmonious sounds
sarcasm
euphony
wit
old english
43. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object
innuendo
symbolism
concrete language
apollonian
44. The dictionary definition of a word. contrast with connotation
catharsis
denotation
conceit
idyll
45. The pattern of rhymes within a given poems
predicate nominative
onomatopoeia
deus ex machina
rhyme scheme
46. Three periods (. . .) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation
exegesis
hyperbole
ellipsis
non sequitur
47. The main idea isn't completed until the end of the sentence
diction
free verse
periodic sentence
romance
48. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language
conceit
caricature
melodrama
climax
49. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero
epic
epigram
rhetorical stance
predicate adjective
50. The manner in which an author uses and arranges words - shapes ideas - forms sentences and creates a structure to convey ideas
style
classic
title character
couplet