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| 6080162985 | bathos | The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality. | 0 | |
| 6080162986 | belle-lettres | French term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general. | 1 | |
| 6080162987 | bibliography | A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work. | 2 | |
| 6080162988 | Bildungsroman | 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. | 3 | |
| 6080162989 | blank verse | Poetry written in iambic pentameter, the primary meter used in English poetry and the words of Shakespeare and Milton. The lines generally do not rhyme. | 4 | |
| 6080162990 | bombast | Inflated, pretentious language used for trivial subjects. | 5 | |
| 6080162991 | burlesque | A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation. | 6 | |
| 6080162992 | cacophony | Grating, inharmonious sounds. | 7 | |
| 6080162993 | caesura | A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation. | 8 | |
| 6080162994 | canon | The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied. | 9 | |
| 6080162995 | caricature | A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things. | 10 | |
| 6080162996 | carpe diem | Literally, "seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature. | 11 | |
| 6080162997 | catharsis | A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror or a dramatic tragedy. | 12 | |
| 6080162998 | classic | A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time. | 13 | |
| 6080162999 | classical, classicism | Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint. | 14 | |
| 6080163000 | climax | The high point, or turning point, or a story or play. | 15 | |
| 6080163001 | coming-of-age-story/novel | A tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, doses of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity. | 16 | |
| 6080163002 | conceit | A witty or ingenious thought a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language. | 17 |
