Abraham a vocab

Abstract (style)

(in writing) this is typically complex, discusses intangible qualities like good

and evil, and seldom uses examples to support its points.

Academic (style)

dry and theoretical writing. When a piece of writing seems to be sucking all

the life out of its subject with analysis.

Accent

in poetry, refers to the stressed portion of a word.

Aesthetic

used as an adjective meaning "appealing to the senses."

Allegory

a literary work in which the characters represent abstract ideas; a symbolic representation

Alliteration

repetition of initial consonant sounds

Allusion

a reference to another work of literature, person, or event

Anachronism

something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred

Analogy

a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way

Anecdote

a short narrative

Antecedent

the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers.

Anthropomorphism

the attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects

Anticlimax

a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

Antihero

a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)

Aphorism

a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.

Apostrophe

address to an absent or imaginary person

Archaism

the use of deliberately old

Aside

a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage

Assonance

the repetition of vowel sounds

Atmosphere

the emotional tone or background that surrounds a scene.

Ballad

any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form.

Black humor

the use of disturbing themes in comedy.

Bombast

speech or writing that sounds grand or important but has little meaning

Burlesque

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor