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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. Central idea or message of the work
colloquialism
theme
inference
point of view
2. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject
predicate adjective
metaphor
homily
aphorism
3. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word
colloquialism
denotation
pedantic
hyperbole
4. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
parallel structure
metonomy
colloquialism
apostrophe
5. Story within a story
allegory
chiasmus
irony
asyndeton
6. Figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it
metonomy
allusion
wit
persuasive writing
7. Writing or speech that is meant to be imaginative and vivid
atmosphere
figurative language
imagery
motif
8. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing
thesis
assonance
euphemism
predicate nominative
9. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion
exposition
description
genre
tone
10. Perspective from which the story is told
asyndeton
parody
point of view
theme
11. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known
allusion
exposition
motif
anachronism
12. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout
extended metaphor
imagery
oxymoron
connotation
13. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words
onomatopeia
rhetorical modes
understatement
syntax
14. A revelation
motif
subordinate clause
epiphany
figure of speech
15. Preaching - sermon - serious talk or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
homily
syntax
extended metaphor
oxymoron
16. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
oxymoron
subordinate clause
paradox
theme
17. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
understatement
syntax
assonance
predicate nominative
18. 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
subordinate clause
predicate adjective
antecedent
loose sentence
19. Repetition of sounds - especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words
pedantic
symbolism
syntax
alliteration
20. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors
assonance
parody
predicate adjective
style
21. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
extended metaphor
persuasive writing
metonomy
connotation
22. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
tone
pedantic
colloquialism
repetition
23. Misplaced information - out of time or place
thesis
persuasive writing
analogy
anachronism
24. An omition
predicate nominative
personification
ambiguity
ellipsis
25. Repetition of vowel sounds
assonance
irony
allegory
argumentation
26. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
personification
motif
literary mood
sarcasm
27. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
euphemism
syllogism
anaphora
description
28. Emotional mood created by the entirety of a literary work
wit
atmosphere
repetition
imagery
29. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end
narration
periodic sentence
metaphor
asyndeton
30. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
antecedent
style
allegory
onomatopeia
31. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
personification
exposition
analogy
loose sentence
32. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work
denotation
literary mood
parody
imagery
33. A recurring theme
motif
exposition
sarcasm
chiasmus
34. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively - especially in public speaking
rhetoric
denotation
euphemism
figurative language
35. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
extended metaphor
allusion
euphemism
hyperbole
36. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
rhetorical modes
inference
onomatopeia
parody
37. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
wit
predicate adjective
loose sentence
personification
38. The major category into which a literary work fits
persuasive writing
genre
euphemism
mondegreen
39. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
paradox
subordinate clause
parody
aphorism
40. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
predicate nominative
syntax
onomatopeia
satire
41. Exposition - argumentation - description - narration
epiphany
rhetorical modes
wit
atmosphere
42. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity
predicate nominative
metaphor
homily
invective
43. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes
exposition
connotation
allegory
mondegreen
44. Comparison between two opposite things
ad hominem
conceit
inference
analogy
45. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
invective
subordinate clause
metonomy
narration
46. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
loose sentence
subordinate clause
semantics
predicate nominative
47. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
understatement
syntax
alliteration
euphemism
48. To re-create - invent - or visually present a person - place - event - or action to make it visible to the reader
figure of speech
alliteration
description
antecedent
49. Word choice
anaphora
diction
motif
parallel structure
50. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle
aphorism
exposition
point of view
loose sentence