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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. To prove the validity of a point of view by presenting reasoning - discussion - and argument - that thoroughly convince the reader
mondegreen
ellipsis
predicate nominative
argumentation
2. A recurring theme
alliteration
motif
understatement
loose sentence
3. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout
subject complement
extended metaphor
asyndeton
invective
4. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
syllogism
hyperbole
aphorism
irony
5. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
paradox
point of view
pedantic
extended metaphor
6. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
assonance
repetition
analogy
invective
7. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
imagery
predicate nominative
hyperbole
irony
8. Repetition of vowel sounds
assonance
sarcasm
extended metaphor
homily
9. Comparison between two opposite things
predicate adjective
pedantic
syntax
conceit
10. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
repetition
invective
alliteration
epiphany
11. A device used to produce figurative language
mondegreen
loose sentence
theme
figure of speech
12. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word
semantics
denotation
exposition
figure of speech
13. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
loose sentence
oxymoron
theme
antecedent
14. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
extended metaphor
syntax
satire
inference
15. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
understatement
loose sentence
parody
personification
16. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
literary mood
theme
semantics
alliteration
17. Figure of speech that directly addresses something absent or imaginary
denotation
genre
rhetorical modes
apostrophe
18. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work
grammatical mood
literary mood
periodic sentence
genre
19. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing
thesis
aphorism
rhetoric
argumentation
20. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion
aphorism
argumentation
exposition
anaphora
21. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject
paradox
subject complement
pedantic
predicate nominative
22. Writing or speech that is meant to be imaginative and vivid
atmosphere
figurative language
ambiguity
ellipsis
23. Figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it
irony
symbolism
motif
metonomy
24. 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
rhetoric
metaphor
subordinate clause
inference
25. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
point of view
syntax
wit
narration
26. Story within a story
paradox
diction
colloquialism
allegory
27. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
denotation
parody
motif
predicate adjective
28. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
description
grammatical mood
ad hominem
point of view
29. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
atmosphere
literary mood
syntax
subject complement
30. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes
syllogism
connotation
understatement
semantics
31. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
denotation
sarcasm
persuasive writing
imagery
32. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
understatement
exposition
didactic
grammatical mood
33. Misplaced information - out of time or place
anachronism
parallel structure
irony
syllogism
34. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
sarcasm
periodic sentence
chiasmus
subject complement
35. Taking out the conjunctions of a statement
argumentation
atmosphere
hyperbole
asyndeton
36. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
hyperbole
anachronism
genre
description
37. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
colloquialism
atmosphere
apostrophe
tone
38. Preaching - sermon - serious talk or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
colloquialism
parody
homily
sarcasm
39. Anything that represents or stands for something else - usually something concrete
tone
euphemism
symbolism
rhetorical modes
40. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
literary mood
semantics
parallel structure
atmosphere
41. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject
pedantic
personification
genre
predicate adjective
42. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity
argumentation
connotation
loose sentence
metaphor
43. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes
ellipsis
denotation
rhetoric
personification
44. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
point of view
epiphany
allegory
prose
45. To re-create - invent - or visually present a person - place - event - or action to make it visible to the reader
description
invective
atmosphere
imagery
46. An omition
ellipsis
oxymoron
style
narration
47. A revelation
inference
epiphany
analogy
parallel structure
48. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
paradox
grammatical mood
persuasive writing
periodic sentence
49. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors
homily
understatement
description
style
50. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
subject complement
ambiguity
style
subordinate clause