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AP Latin Literary Terms

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1. Word choice






2. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers






3. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject






4. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity






5. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word






6. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences






7. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end






8. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause






9. The major category into which a literary work fits






10. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish






11. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something






12. To re-create - invent - or visually present a person - place - event - or action to make it visible to the reader






13. An omition






14. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing






15. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes






16. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule






17. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox






18. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity






19. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language






20. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented






21. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words






22. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing






23. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively - especially in public speaking






24. To prove the validity of a point of view by presenting reasoning - discussion - and argument - that thoroughly convince the reader






25. Emotional mood created by the entirety of a literary work






26. A recurring theme






27. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises






28. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units






29. Good speech - especially that is less offensive or more agreeable






30. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action






31. Clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb






32. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is






33. Story within a story






34. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known






35. Figure of speech that directly addresses something absent or imaginary






36. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse






37. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights






38. Central idea or message of the work






39. To tell a story of an event or series of events






40. Writing or speech that is meant to be imaginative and vivid






41. Repetition of sounds - especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words






42. Exposition - argumentation - description - narration






43. Repetition of vowel sounds






44. Misinterpretation of a phrase






45. Anything that represents or stands for something else - usually something concrete






46. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage






47. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant






48. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement






49. Describes the author's attitude toward his or her material - the audience - or both






50. Comparison between two opposite things