Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Arts & Literature

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

any of the sections into which a long poem is divided

the rhythmic emphasis or stress placed on a syllable within a metrical foot of verse

a piece of typically oval-shaped jewelry featuring a raised relief image, often a woman's profile, carved in a material such as shell or stone

a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in multiple movements and often involving a choir, soloists, and orchestra

relating to the highly ornate and expressive style of European art, architecture, and music that flourished from about 1600 to 1750

the final passage of an extended musical composition

a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document

a decorative motif featuring intricately interwoven lines, often incorporating stylized foliage, tendrils, or scrollwork

a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

a song, poem, or musical composition expressing grief, especially one performed at a funeral or memorial

humorous and poorly written poetry

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

a mural painting created by applying water-based pigments onto freshly laid wet plaster

a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building

relating to actors, acting, or the theater

to place two or more things side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison

to represent in a drawing or painting, especially in a detailed or expressive manner

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

an expression of tribute, praise, or thanksgiving

a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud

a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject

relating to a farewell, especially a formal speech, gesture, or occasion marking departure

aiming to teach a moral lesson

a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform

a long story of heroic actions and bravery in old Norse or Icelandic in the Middle Ages, or a modern narrative resembling such a narrative

to delete the sections or words that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate from a play, movie, book, etc.