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AP Latin Literary Terms
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1. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
subject complement
allusion
loose sentence
ad hominem
2. To prove the validity of a point of view by presenting reasoning - discussion - and argument - that thoroughly convince the reader
tone
argumentation
description
parallel structure
3. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject
hyperbole
predicate nominative
prose
didactic
4. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes
personification
aphorism
exposition
parody
5. Good speech - especially that is less offensive or more agreeable
metaphor
point of view
euphemism
irony
6. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
argumentation
oxymoron
atmosphere
parody
7. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout
thesis
persuasive writing
extended metaphor
analogy
8. A recurring theme
syntax
motif
extended metaphor
loose sentence
9. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words
argumentation
ambiguity
wit
onomatopeia
10. Anything that represents or stands for something else - usually something concrete
symbolism
prose
hyperbole
ambiguity
11. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
subject complement
understatement
allusion
narration
12. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
paradox
genre
semantics
homily
13. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
hyperbole
figurative language
syntax
ambiguity
14. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
prose
allegory
personification
colloquialism
15. Statement that expresses a general truth or a moral principle
aphorism
diction
onomatopeia
thesis
16. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
figurative language
mondegreen
paradox
hyperbole
17. Duplication of any element of language - such as sound - word - phrase - clause - sentence - or grammatical pattern
onomatopeia
repetition
inference
colloquialism
18. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
narration
chiasmus
allusion
metaphor
19. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
ad hominem
diction
ambiguity
genre
20. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
rhetorical modes
invective
understatement
theme
21. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions
aphorism
pedantic
imagery
metonomy
22. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
allegory
paradox
oxymoron
description
23. Perspective from which the story is told
aphorism
imagery
theme
point of view
24. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
alliteration
persuasive writing
mondegreen
grammatical mood
25. Repetition of the same beginning words of each clause
oxymoron
anaphora
parallel structure
paradox
26. Repetition of vowel sounds
argumentation
grammatical mood
assonance
loose sentence
27. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
subject complement
parallel structure
tone
thesis
28. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish
pedantic
parody
imagery
analogy
29. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
loose sentence
argumentation
wit
irony
30. Teaching or instructing - especially about moral or ethical principals
syntax
antecedent
tone
didactic
31. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
satire
thesis
anachronism
personification
32. Misinterpretation of a phrase
allusion
mondegreen
theme
analogy
33. Writing or speech that is meant to be imaginative and vivid
figurative language
mondegreen
wit
understatement
34. Describes the author's attitude toward his or her material - the audience - or both
exposition
tone
description
diction
35. A revelation
extended metaphor
epiphany
inference
paradox
36. Exposition - argumentation - description - narration
denotation
thesis
rhetorical modes
anaphora
37. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion
figurative language
exposition
syllogism
predicate adjective
38. Figure of speech that directly addresses something absent or imaginary
periodic sentence
denotation
ad hominem
apostrophe
39. Story within a story
allegory
parallel structure
predicate adjective
inference
40. Central idea or message of the work
style
theme
denotation
parody
41. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
satire
persuasive writing
ambiguity
subject complement
42. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
rhetoric
irony
personification
sarcasm
43. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
hyperbole
imagery
wit
exposition
44. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject
syntax
extended metaphor
predicate adjective
asyndeton
45. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
alliteration
allegory
antecedent
denotation
46. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end
description
periodic sentence
chiasmus
tone
47. The major category into which a literary work fits
theme
genre
figurative language
imagery
48. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
imagery
subject complement
metaphor
euphemism
49. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively - especially in public speaking
repetition
understatement
periodic sentence
rhetoric
50. Misplaced information - out of time or place
motif
anachronism
style
semantics
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