glossary set part 1
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(n.) an abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance | ||
appealing to feelings or prejudices (rather than to intellect or reason) | ||
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language | ||
a story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface | ||
a vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations | ||
a person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era | ||
a brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point | ||
A brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature | ||
the word to which a pronoun refers. | ||
a rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences | ||
a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment | ||
In contrast to Dionysian, it refers to the most noble, godlike qualities of human nature and behavior | ||
a locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present | ||
characterized by clever or sly humor, often saucy, playful, and somewhat irreverent | ||
an abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form | ||
The repetition of similar vowel sounds, especially in poetry (neigh/fade) | ||
a poet; in olden times, a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment | ||
insincere or overdone sentimentality. | ||
a french term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general | ||
inflated, pretentious language | ||
- A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation | ||
Grating, inharmonious sounds. | ||
the works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied | ||
literally, "talking around" something | ||
Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint. |