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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity
euphemism
metaphor
persuasive writing
semantics
2. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
pedantic
irony
apostrophe
ad hominem
3. Taking out the conjunctions of a statement
asyndeton
anachronism
anaphora
irony
4. A recurring theme
ad hominem
apostrophe
motif
metonomy
5. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known
allegory
allusion
repetition
genre
6. Emotional mood created by the entirety of a literary work
atmosphere
didactic
invective
symbolism
7. Writing or speech that is meant to be imaginative and vivid
figurative language
irony
repetition
personification
8. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
parody
prose
asyndeton
analogy
9. Repetition of vowel sounds
style
allusion
assonance
figurative language
10. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
parallel structure
understatement
allusion
aphorism
11. Misplaced information - out of time or place
figure of speech
anachronism
predicate nominative
syntax
12. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish
semantics
pedantic
assonance
invective
13. Perspective from which the story is told
point of view
description
metaphor
euphemism
14. The major category into which a literary work fits
symbolism
ad hominem
genre
extended metaphor
15. Central idea or message of the work
oxymoron
motif
theme
diction
16. Figure of speech that directly addresses something absent or imaginary
aphorism
style
metaphor
apostrophe
17. Repetition of sounds - especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words
rhetoric
tone
connotation
alliteration
18. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause
anaphora
metaphor
asyndeton
euphemism
19. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
invective
style
subject complement
colloquialism
20. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
style
onomatopeia
epiphany
satire
21. 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
periodic sentence
subordinate clause
personification
diction
22. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
wit
ambiguity
description
predicate adjective
23. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors
atmosphere
style
pedantic
inference
24. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
motif
syntax
predicate nominative
pedantic
25. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
inference
ellipsis
syllogism
genre
26. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
imagery
allusion
syntax
persuasive writing
27. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
assonance
pedantic
argumentation
sarcasm
28. To re-create - invent - or visually present a person - place - event - or action to make it visible to the reader
wit
description
denotation
sarcasm
29. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle
homily
aphorism
motif
parody
30. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
allusion
oxymoron
tone
atmosphere
31. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
loose sentence
connotation
description
syntax
32. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work
literary mood
anachronism
loose sentence
hyperbole
33. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
imagery
semantics
metonomy
syllogism
34. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
didactic
understatement
ad hominem
literary mood
35. Exposition - argumentation - description - narration
periodic sentence
diction
rhetorical modes
ad hominem
36. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
subject complement
alliteration
chiasmus
literary mood
37. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words
onomatopeia
sarcasm
literary mood
persuasive writing
38. A device used to produce figurative language
conceit
invective
semantics
figure of speech
39. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
repetition
sarcasm
inference
parallel structure
40. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively - especially in public speaking
grammatical mood
theme
rhetoric
syntax
41. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject
rhetoric
point of view
predicate nominative
grammatical mood
42. A revelation
literary mood
mondegreen
syllogism
epiphany
43. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion
exposition
persuasive writing
assonance
anachronism
44. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
subject complement
grammatical mood
description
thesis
45. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
ambiguity
genre
oxymoron
description
46. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
personification
paradox
argumentation
syntax
47. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
metaphor
prose
syntax
understatement
48. Preaching - sermon - serious talk or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
parallel structure
homily
motif
loose sentence
49. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes
semantics
connotation
euphemism
assonance
50. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
chiasmus
parallel structure
narration
parody
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