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deffinitions
100
French term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general
What is belle-lettres?
100
proverb, saw, byword, expression, locution, saying
What is adage?
100
"I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” “I thought the software would be useful, but it was a Trojan Horse.” “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.”
What is allusion?
100
a vagueness of meaning: a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations
What is ambiguity?
200
in contrast to Dionysian, it refers to the most noble of human nature and behavior
What is Apollonian?
200
fable, parable, apologue, emblem, expressive style, story, symbol,
What is allegory?
200
Science is organized knowledge. — Herbert Spencer Lost time is never found again. — Benjamin Franklin Greed is a permanent slavery. — Ali
What is aphorism?
200
seized the day
What is carpe diem?
300
ballad, composition, epic, lyric, poetry, ryme
What is blank verse?
300
Oh you cruel streets of Manhattan, how i detest you!
What is apostrophe?
300
a German work referring to a novel structured as a same event that takes place as the hero travels in quest of a goal
What is Bildungsroman?
400
an abstract or ideal conception of a type
What is archetype?
400
blank- verse, composition, epic, lyric, poetry, ryme
What is ballad?
400
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned. (notice after loosed)
What is a caesura?
400
a cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy
What is catharsis?
500
implies formality, objectiveness, simplicity, and restraint
What is classical?
500
a capstone or turning point of a story
What is climax?
500
Harry Potter (goes through his whole life as he matures)
What is a coming-of-age-story?
500
a witty of ingenious thought
What is conceit?