ENGLISH II – UNIT 7: STUDIES IN THE NOVEL – Flashcards

story written in the Middle Ages telling tales of heroes and kings

manner of speech or writing which uses irony, mockery, or wit to ridicule something

literary or dramatic work that ridicules a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style

dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show

literary form in which a person writes about his own life

comparison of two things that are alike in some respects using a familiar object to explain an unfamiliar object

theory of J. Bentham (1748-1832) who believed that the goodness of actions was tested by their usefulness to society

type of novel in which plot and character hold less importance than episodes

type of novel that deals with domestic tragedy

a style of fiction, originating from Spain, which is characterized by coarse or rough heroes

type of novel that places a great deal of emphasis on motives, circumstances and on interior characterization

type of novel that deals specifically with the nature, function, and effect of society and social forces on characters

type of writing that deals with the flow of a character’s thoughts rather than his actions