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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
argumentation
wit
prose
rhetorical modes
2. Word choice
point of view
diction
analogy
exposition
3. Misinterpretation of a phrase
mondegreen
prose
repetition
rhetoric
4. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
imagery
predicate nominative
sarcasm
parallel structure
5. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
inference
periodic sentence
subject complement
irony
6. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
homily
oxymoron
persuasive writing
assonance
7. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
irony
argumentation
parody
chiasmus
8. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
colloquialism
subordinate clause
loose sentence
narration
9. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
syntax
rhetoric
connotation
atmosphere
10. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
syntax
sarcasm
analogy
subject complement
11. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle
ad hominem
anaphora
tone
aphorism
12. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
semantics
assonance
persuasive writing
atmosphere
13. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end
metaphor
predicate nominative
asyndeton
periodic sentence
14. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
thesis
colloquialism
parody
paradox
15. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
understatement
ambiguity
thesis
onomatopeia
16. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
wit
conceit
syntax
apostrophe
17. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity
anaphora
metaphor
syllogism
tone
18. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
predicate adjective
grammatical mood
inference
irony
19. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause
predicate nominative
extended metaphor
anaphora
syllogism
20. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word
denotation
narration
persuasive writing
antecedent
21. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
exposition
asyndeton
semantics
assonance
22. Figure of speech that directly addresses something absent or imaginary
wit
apostrophe
colloquialism
analogy
23. To tell a story of an event or series of events
anachronism
narration
connotation
theme
24. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion
thesis
parallel structure
point of view
exposition
25. A device used to produce figurative language
euphemism
understatement
narration
figure of speech
26. Misplaced information - out of time or place
pedantic
asyndeton
personification
anachronism
27. Central idea or message of the work
analogy
prose
allegory
theme
28. An omition
loose sentence
figure of speech
ellipsis
pedantic
29. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
subject complement
metonomy
understatement
genre
30. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
asyndeton
allusion
ad hominem
colloquialism
31. A recurring theme
ambiguity
denotation
motif
antecedent
32. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions
antecedent
subordinate clause
syntax
imagery
33. Anything that represents or stands for something else - usually something concrete
hyperbole
symbolism
ambiguity
narration
34. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
imagery
genre
narration
chiasmus
35. Describes the author's attitude toward his or her material - the audience - or both
tone
paradox
denotation
predicate nominative
36. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
repetition
predicate nominative
chiasmus
thesis
37. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
apostrophe
subject complement
onomatopeia
periodic sentence
38. Taking out the conjunctions of a statement
irony
asyndeton
satire
colloquialism
39. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
invective
wit
alliteration
assonance
40. Perspective from which the story is told
inference
point of view
periodic sentence
ambiguity
41. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
syllogism
satire
thesis
diction
42. Good speech - especially that is less offensive or more agreeable
genre
semantics
colloquialism
euphemism
43. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
allegory
oxymoron
asyndeton
prose
44. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
asyndeton
antecedent
invective
sarcasm
45. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
anachronism
rhetoric
didactic
parody
46. Story within a story
connotation
metaphor
allegory
symbolism
47. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
syllogism
conceit
motif
hyperbole
48. 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
oxymoron
invective
semantics
subordinate clause
49. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
ad hominem
parallel structure
syllogism
persuasive writing
50. Repetition of vowel sounds
invective
chiasmus
assonance
subordinate clause