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AP Latin Literary Terms

Subjects : languages, ap, latin
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1. Misinterpretation of a phrase






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






3. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout






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






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






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






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






8. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject






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






10. Preaching - sermon - serious talk or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice






11. An omition






12. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion






13. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing






14. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect






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






16. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates






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






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






19. Word choice






20. A recurring theme






21. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern






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






23. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement






24. A device used to produce figurative language






25. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause






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






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






28. Central idea or message of the work






29. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle






30. The major category into which a literary work fits






31. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented






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






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






34. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions






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






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






37. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity






38. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude






39. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes






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






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






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






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






44. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights






45. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse






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






47. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject






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






49. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases






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