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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
semantics
denotation
sarcasm
imagery
2. Taking out the conjunctions of a statement
extended metaphor
figurative language
epiphany
asyndeton
3. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word
mondegreen
denotation
literary mood
persuasive writing
4. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known
argumentation
allusion
understatement
syntax
5. 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
thesis
euphemism
motif
subordinate clause
6. Story within a story
motif
tone
loose sentence
allegory
7. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause
assonance
understatement
denotation
anaphora
8. Perspective from which the story is told
understatement
pedantic
point of view
chiasmus
9. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
inference
ambiguity
paradox
rhetoric
10. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
figure of speech
style
alliteration
parallel structure
11. A recurring theme
assonance
motif
didactic
style
12. Central idea or message of the work
paradox
style
tone
theme
13. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors
style
antecedent
point of view
chiasmus
14. A device used to produce figurative language
alliteration
onomatopeia
periodic sentence
figure of speech
15. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
sarcasm
denotation
mondegreen
euphemism
16. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
didactic
hyperbole
loose sentence
onomatopeia
17. Figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it
metonomy
rhetorical modes
narration
paradox
18. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
ad hominem
chiasmus
apostrophe
personification
19. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
syllogism
ambiguity
rhetorical modes
symbolism
20. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle
imagery
aphorism
alliteration
exposition
21. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
figurative language
parody
chiasmus
rhetoric
22. Teaching or instructing - especially about moral or ethical principals
extended metaphor
oxymoron
didactic
antecedent
23. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing
thesis
predicate adjective
predicate nominative
euphemism
24. To prove the validity of a point of view by presenting reasoning - discussion - and argument - that thoroughly convince the reader
argumentation
invective
mondegreen
personification
25. An omition
ad hominem
apostrophe
ellipsis
aphorism
26. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
satire
symbolism
homily
description
27. Comparison between two opposite things
conceit
assonance
didactic
parody
28. Misinterpretation of a phrase
mondegreen
imagery
oxymoron
literary mood
29. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
metonomy
hyperbole
loose sentence
anachronism
30. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
rhetoric
analogy
pedantic
imagery
31. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes
sarcasm
oxymoron
personification
repetition
32. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes
metonomy
connotation
anachronism
imagery
33. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
invective
anaphora
denotation
understatement
34. Preaching - sermon - serious talk or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
semantics
homily
sarcasm
invective
35. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject
personification
predicate adjective
ambiguity
colloquialism
36. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words
theme
homily
onomatopeia
persuasive writing
37. Exposition - argumentation - description - narration
literary mood
assonance
didactic
rhetorical modes
38. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
periodic sentence
subject complement
atmosphere
grammatical mood
39. Figure of speech that directly addresses something absent or imaginary
periodic sentence
wit
apostrophe
pedantic
40. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
periodic sentence
anaphora
persuasive writing
chiasmus
41. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
chiasmus
denotation
oxymoron
alliteration
42. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
syllogism
sarcasm
repetition
tone
43. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
paradox
sarcasm
syntax
didactic
44. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions
rhetoric
style
imagery
aphorism
45. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
subordinate clause
pedantic
ambiguity
prose
46. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
allusion
thesis
semantics
wit
47. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
genre
inference
subordinate clause
predicate adjective
48. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
asyndeton
homily
colloquialism
irony
49. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end
rhetoric
periodic sentence
oxymoron
diction
50. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
description
analogy
argumentation
ambiguity