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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
ambiguity
thesis
genre
antecedent
2. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
hyperbole
parallel structure
parody
sarcasm
3. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
oxymoron
figurative language
antecedent
assonance
4. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions
personification
syntax
atmosphere
imagery
5. To prove the validity of a point of view by presenting reasoning - discussion - and argument - that thoroughly convince the reader
ambiguity
persuasive writing
antecedent
argumentation
6. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
loose sentence
assonance
subject complement
onomatopeia
7. Comparison between two opposite things
onomatopeia
conceit
prose
rhetorical modes
8. Repetition of vowel sounds
predicate nominative
oxymoron
assonance
colloquialism
9. Good speech - especially that is less offensive or more agreeable
imagery
euphemism
chiasmus
periodic sentence
10. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
chiasmus
alliteration
allusion
argumentation
11. 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
exposition
parody
subordinate clause
assonance
12. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause
extended metaphor
rhetorical modes
analogy
anaphora
13. An omition
grammatical mood
motif
allegory
ellipsis
14. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
theme
hyperbole
paradox
thesis
15. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish
antecedent
pedantic
apostrophe
diction
16. Anything that represents or stands for something else - usually something concrete
sarcasm
symbolism
anachronism
periodic sentence
17. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work
epiphany
literary mood
ad hominem
description
18. Repetition of sounds - especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words
satire
wit
metaphor
alliteration
19. Figure of speech using implied comparison of semming ly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other - suggesting similarity
argumentation
apostrophe
metaphor
satire
20. Perspective from which the story is told
conceit
ad hominem
point of view
metaphor
21. To re-create - invent - or visually present a person - place - event - or action to make it visible to the reader
figurative language
irony
ellipsis
description
22. Preaching - sermon - serious talk or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
chiasmus
homily
predicate nominative
apostrophe
23. Teaching or instructing - especially about moral or ethical principals
repetition
didactic
syntax
oxymoron
24. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes
style
invective
personification
theme
25. Central idea or message of the work
anachronism
predicate adjective
persuasive writing
theme
26. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
parody
tone
prose
rhetorical modes
27. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
hyperbole
understatement
anaphora
persuasive writing
28. The major category into which a literary work fits
genre
allegory
semantics
chiasmus
29. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
figure of speech
atmosphere
antecedent
semantics
30. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing
ellipsis
wit
thesis
aphorism
31. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
sarcasm
didactic
semantics
inference
32. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
allusion
inference
oxymoron
exposition
33. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
homily
diction
grammatical mood
subordinate clause
34. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
parody
chiasmus
atmosphere
epiphany
35. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors
periodic sentence
style
literary mood
predicate adjective
36. Misplaced information - out of time or place
wit
anachronism
didactic
thesis
37. Describes the author's attitude toward his or her material - the audience - or both
paradox
persuasive writing
anachronism
tone
38. Word choice
ad hominem
anaphora
assonance
diction
39. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
grammatical mood
ad hominem
description
paradox
40. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known
allusion
diction
personification
euphemism
41. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
paradox
predicate nominative
satire
theme
42. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject
epiphany
metonomy
predicate adjective
onomatopeia
43. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
hyperbole
didactic
homily
syllogism
44. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
periodic sentence
ellipsis
understatement
epiphany
45. A device used to produce figurative language
syllogism
ambiguity
figure of speech
sarcasm
46. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
epiphany
parody
irony
pedantic
47. Story within a story
allegory
allusion
grammatical mood
connotation
48. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
loose sentence
style
didactic
connotation
49. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
anaphora
syntax
loose sentence
grammatical mood
50. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
theme
atmosphere
onomatopeia
repetition