Literary Terms - J

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A form of nonsense; untelligible speech of writing

The period of King James I (1603-25)

Technical vocabuary which sounds like a 'secret language' to non-specialists

Poetry which is recited to the accompaniment of music by artists such as Steve Allen, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock

A tale of woe; a sustained complaint; a prolonged railing against the world, the times, the estate of man and God.

An epigram, witticism or brief flight of fancy, urbanely expressed. Master of wit Oscar Wilde was particularly adept at these

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A verse with a catchy rhythm, empathic rhyme and alliteration

In the style of manner of Samuel Johnson (1709-84). That is, characterized by grand, lapidary language, balanced phrases, sentences and periods, etc..

A paper, periodical or magazine, often of a academic nature

A manner of non-fiction writing which uses ready-made phrases and formulas, and which breeds its own clichés in abundance

Works done in one's youth

Physical or intellectual pleasure, delight, or ecstasy