a fictitious name, especially one used by an author

a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word

the narrator's position in relation to the story being told.

the repetition of the sound of a vowel, stressed syllables

an imitation of a style with exaggeration for comic effect.

consists of two halves each of two feet and a long syllable.

events that lead to the presentation of a main idea

a stanza of four lines, having alternate rhymes.

A very typical example of a certain person or a thing

(un)stressed syllables-determine meter of poetic line

a punctuation mark ( ’ ) used to indicate either possession

the aspect of someone's character, perceived by others.

a work of art of recognized and established value

A mild or indirect word or expression

a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

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English Rhetorical Terms - 2

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Psudeonym
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule
a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word
the place where something is positioned
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a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and explicit
motif
rhyme
stanza
melodrama
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(of verse) having a pause at the end of each line.
clause
enjambment
end-stopped
phrase
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Explication
the analysis of a text
A pair of rhyming lines in a poem
literary forms such as novel, play and essay
a conflict
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pun
prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
poem of fourteen lines using formal rhyme schemes,
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word
group of lines forming basic recurring metrical unit in poem
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Point of view
self-contradictory statement,
the narrator's position in relation to the story being told.
the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
the process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds in a passage
cacophony
noise
clamor
auditory imagery
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Assonance
the repetition of the sound of a vowel, stressed syllables
A figure intended to represent an abstract quality
the action of expressing or stating something too strongly
exaggerated statements or claims not taken literally
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be a warning or indication
presage
foreshadowing
augur
imply
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the middle of the narrative
Tanzas
Zantsa
Stanza
Line
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the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
denouement
classic
classical
catharsis
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a short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
stanza
more
ode
maxim
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Parody
A way to make fun of another's work
an imitation of a style with exaggeration for comic effect.
work that ridicules its subject by many different techniques
using humor to show that someone or something is foolish
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Pentameter
poetry written in unrhymed iambic lines
the formation of a word from a sound with what is named
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement
consists of two halves each of two feet and a long syllable.
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Exposition
Writing that reveals weaknesses or other shortcomings
The choice of words in speech and writing
The analysis of a text
events that lead to the presentation of a main idea
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ecclesiastical code of law or standard of judgment
classical
epic
classic
canon
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a long poem, narrating the deeds/adventures of heroic/legendary figures or history of a nation
fable
story
epic
legend
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Quatrain
a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa
writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, having a rhyme.
lyric poem in form of an address to a particular subject
a stanza of four lines, having alternate rhymes.
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Archetype
a person's moral or emotional nature or sense of identity.
The energy or spirit that animates living creatures
A very typical example of a certain person or a thing
A conflict
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formal type of poetry which it expresses personal information
heroic couplet
lyric poetry
synonym poetry
rhyme poetry
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Foot
unit of stressed syllables, determine the meter poetic line
Syllables with a meter of the poetic stressed.
(un)stressed syllables-determine meter of poetic line
Syllables that do not determine the meter o a poetic phrase.
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a pair of rhymed iambic pentameters
heroic couplet
stanza
mock couplet
timid
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Euphony
Pleasing, harmonious sounds
Inharmonious, harsh sounds
None of the above
A verse with five poetic feet per line
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Apostrophe
a punctuation mark ( ’ ) used to indicate either possession
Punctuation marks used in pairs ( “ )
A pause in the middle of the line
A punctuation mark ( , ) used to indicate a pause
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Persona
fact of representing a person, thing, or situation correctly
the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
the aspect of someone's character, perceived by others.
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a category of artistic composition
cast
genre
category
group
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Classic
a work of art of recognized and established value
A figure intended to represent an abstract quality
A conflict
Two lines or verse, joined by rhyme
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the substitution of an attribute
acronym
Metonymy
conflict
synonym
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used to urge someone to make the most of the present time and give little thought to the future
couplet
carpe diem
classical
consonance
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dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by ludicrous treatment of their subjects
Situational irony
Burlesque
Dramatic irony
Imagery
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Euphemism
An expression or indirect
A mild or indirect word or expression
A mild or expression
An indirect word or mild
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Ballad
A conflict
two lines of verse, joined by rhyme
A figure intended to represent an abstract quality
a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

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