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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
hyperbole
predicate nominative
denotation
analogy
2. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
connotation
parody
genre
figure of speech
3. An omition
ellipsis
syllogism
semantics
literary mood
4. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
imagery
grammatical mood
homily
allegory
5. To tell a story of an event or series of events
irony
narration
parallel structure
assonance
6. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity
metaphor
parody
subject complement
figure of speech
7. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end
periodic sentence
anachronism
metaphor
hyperbole
8. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively - especially in public speaking
subject complement
rhetoric
conceit
narration
9. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes
connotation
ad hominem
thesis
understatement
10. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
syllogism
narration
anachronism
tone
11. Word choice
figure of speech
satire
atmosphere
diction
12. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
epiphany
understatement
syntax
connotation
13. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes
ad hominem
personification
paradox
prose
14. Taking out the conjunctions of a statement
subject complement
understatement
persuasive writing
asyndeton
15. To prove the validity of a point of view by presenting reasoning - discussion - and argument - that thoroughly convince the reader
narration
conceit
metaphor
argumentation
16. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
pedantic
parody
ad hominem
parallel structure
17. The major category into which a literary work fits
didactic
periodic sentence
genre
allusion
18. Figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it
metonomy
wit
didactic
prose
19. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
metaphor
diction
syntax
rhetorical modes
20. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
literary mood
chiasmus
tone
motif
21. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
narration
point of view
parallel structure
antecedent
22. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
repetition
ambiguity
parody
colloquialism
23. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle
pedantic
asyndeton
predicate nominative
aphorism
24. Writing or speech that is meant to be imaginative and vivid
symbolism
apostrophe
connotation
figurative language
25. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
wit
pedantic
periodic sentence
colloquialism
26. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish
predicate adjective
ad hominem
antecedent
pedantic
27. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout
aphorism
extended metaphor
ambiguity
hyperbole
28. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
conceit
antecedent
colloquialism
predicate nominative
29. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
ad hominem
denotation
oxymoron
personification
30. A device used to produce figurative language
prose
figure of speech
exposition
onomatopeia
31. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
syntax
exposition
didactic
oxymoron
32. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing
thesis
ad hominem
allusion
connotation
33. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
extended metaphor
narration
semantics
subject complement
34. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
grammatical mood
invective
atmosphere
exposition
35. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word
metonomy
anaphora
invective
denotation
36. Repetition of sounds - especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words
prose
atmosphere
alliteration
syntax
37. Misplaced information - out of time or place
anachronism
figurative language
prose
apostrophe
38. Central idea or message of the work
theme
predicate nominative
sarcasm
epiphany
39. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work
colloquialism
extended metaphor
literary mood
ambiguity
40. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
conceit
point of view
anachronism
ambiguity
41. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
theme
hyperbole
inference
ad hominem
42. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words
alliteration
onomatopeia
style
conceit
43. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
conceit
semantics
syntax
narration
44. Story within a story
satire
exposition
allegory
syllogism
45. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
prose
symbolism
asyndeton
sarcasm
46. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject
genre
point of view
metaphor
predicate nominative
47. To re-create - invent - or visually present a person - place - event - or action to make it visible to the reader
pedantic
syllogism
repetition
description
48. Good speech - especially that is less offensive or more agreeable
predicate adjective
theme
euphemism
diction
49. Exposition - argumentation - description - narration
tone
rhetorical modes
metonomy
didactic
50. Repetition of vowel sounds
allusion
assonance
atmosphere
persuasive writing