A saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth.
A long, historical, episodic narrative often focusing on a single hero, family, or group.
A device employed in Anglo-Saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities.
The logic used by a speaker or writer to support a claim or point of view.
A work of literature dealing with rural life.
An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing.
A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived.
To reflect deeply; to ponder.
A forceful sermon, lecture, or tirade.
A confused use of words in which the appropriate word is replaced by one with a similar sound but inappropriate meaning.
Excessive pride that often affects tone.
A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
A figure of speech in which a part signifies the whole or the whole signifies the part.
Similar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is or could have been.
The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama, real or imagined.
A direct verbal assault; casting blame on someone or something.
Leaving out the conjunctions in a list or between words, phrases, or clauses.
Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
A parody of traditional epic form.
An imitation of the work meant to ridicule its style and subject.
A form of deductive reasoning in which given certain ideas or facts other ideas or facts must follow.
The role The role earth or facade that a character listings or that depicts to a reader or other audience.
One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
A poet; In olden times, a performer.
A humorous play on words.