List of literary terms

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The following is a list of literary terms; that is, those words used in discussion, classification, and analysis of literature.

This literature-related list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

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"The Leopard" from the 13th-century bestiary "Rochester Bestiary."
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"The Leopard" from the 13th-century bestiary "Rochester Bestiary."

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From the 13th-century Carmina Burana, a collection of love and vagabond songs in Goliardic verse from Benediktbeurn Monastery.
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From the 13th-century Carmina Burana, a collection of love and vagabond songs in Goliardic verse from Benediktbeurn Monastery.

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  • Wardour Street English
  • Weak ending
  • Weak foot
  • Well-made play
  • Wimmering
  • Wit
  • Word accent
  • Wrenched accent

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