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AP Latin Literary Terms

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1. Figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it






2. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion






3. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject






4. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant






5. Describes the author's attitude toward his or her material - the audience - or both






6. A device used to produce figurative language






7. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout






8. Repetition of vowel sounds






9. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox






10. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect






11. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity






12. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors






13. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject






14. An omition






15. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers






16. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement






17. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units






18. A recurring theme






19. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage






20. Central idea or message of the work






21. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action






22. 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






23. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude






24. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is






25. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions






26. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences






27. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language






28. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing






29. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights






30. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity






31. The major category into which a literary work fits






32. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases






33. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known






34. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word






35. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish






36. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words






37. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes






38. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work






39. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule






40. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject






41. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes






42. Branch of linguistics - choice of words






43. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule






44. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates






45. To tell a story of an event or series of events






46. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing






47. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end






48. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented






49. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something






50. Comparison between two opposite things