Test your basic knowledge |

Literary And Rhetorical Vocab

Subject : english
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A verbal (often preceded by 'to') that functions as a noun adjective or adverb






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






3. A synonym for poetry. also - a group of lines in a song or poem; also a single line of poetry






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






5. That element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow






6. A forceful sermon - lecture or tirade






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






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






9. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry






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






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






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






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






14. A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses






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






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






17. A kind of poetry without rhymed lines - rhythm or fixed metrical feet






18. A verse with five poetic feet per line






19. A work of literature dealing with rural life






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






21. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






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






23. The work of poets - particularly those of the seventeenth century - that uses elaborate conceits - is highly intellectual - and expresses the complexities of love and life






24. The quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness; the power to comment subtly and pointedly on the foibles of the passing scene






25. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker






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






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






28. The interpretation or analysis of a text






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






30. A german word referring to a novel structured as a series of events that take place as the hero travels in quest of a goal






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






32. A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect






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






34. A metaphor embedded in a sentence rather than expressed directly as a sentence






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






36. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






37. A synonym for view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion in literature






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






39. The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or pattern of words






40. A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis or intensity






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning






49. A device employed in anglo-saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities






50. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests