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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
metaphor
homily
allusion
metonomy
2. To explain and analyze information by presenting an idea - relevant evidence - and appropriate discussion
grammatical mood
thesis
mondegreen
exposition
3. A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject
parody
pedantic
figure of speech
predicate nominative
4. The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
point of view
irony
thesis
invective
5. Describes the author's attitude toward his or her material - the audience - or both
antecedent
rhetorical modes
tone
subordinate clause
6. A device used to produce figurative language
rhetoric
mondegreen
figure of speech
allegory
7. A metaphor developed at great length - occuring frequently or throughout
persuasive writing
syntax
extended metaphor
metaphor
8. Repetition of vowel sounds
didactic
colloquialism
description
assonance
9. Figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox
extended metaphor
style
oxymoron
euphemism
10. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
syllogism
mondegreen
analogy
pedantic
11. Statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but contains some degree of truth or validity
allegory
subordinate clause
paradox
prose
12. Choices a writer makes - combination of distinctive features of a literary work - how the author compares to other authors
satire
apostrophe
style
alliteration
13. Word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject
subject complement
argumentation
analogy
narration
14. An omition
homily
rhetoric
narration
ellipsis
15. The word - phrase - or clause to which the pronoun refers
grammatical mood
antecedent
didactic
onomatopeia
16. Arguement attacking a man - a false arguement
repetition
pedantic
ad hominem
loose sentence
17. Type of sentence in which the main idea comes first - followed by dependent grammatical units
irony
theme
loose sentence
figurative language
18. A recurring theme
predicate nominative
epiphany
motif
euphemism
19. Multiple meanings of a word - phrase - sentence - or passage
didactic
conceit
ambiguity
atmosphere
20. Central idea or message of the work
ambiguity
hyperbole
theme
symbolism
21. Type of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
antecedent
imagery
persuasive writing
syllogism
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
grammatical mood
metonomy
subordinate clause
symbolism
23. Deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude
grammatical mood
paradox
denotation
hyperbole
24. The ironic minimalizing of fact - presenting something as less than it is
denotation
asyndeton
figure of speech
understatement
25. The sensory details or figurative language used to describe - arouse emotion - or represent abstractions
imagery
predicate adjective
diction
argumentation
26. Way an author chooses to join words into phrases - clauses - and sentences
syntax
prose
paradox
rhetorical modes
27. An emotionally violent - verbal denunciation or attack using strong - abusive language
invective
style
alliteration
apostrophe
28. Sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion - purpose - meaning - or proposition in expository writing
didactic
exposition
thesis
metonomy
29. Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights
narration
imagery
wit
exposition
30. Referring to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words - phrases - sentences - or paragraphs to give structural similarity
colloquialism
rhetorical modes
ad hominem
parallel structure
31. The major category into which a literary work fits
extended metaphor
personification
genre
inference
32. Inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
chiasmus
repetition
conceit
asyndeton
33. Direct/indirect reference to something commonly known
apostrophe
allusion
colloquialism
satire
34. Strict - literal - dictionary definition of a word
allegory
genre
denotation
homily
35. Adjective that describes words - phrases - or general tone that is overly scholarly - academic - or bookish
subordinate clause
pedantic
genre
rhetorical modes
36. Figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words
onomatopeia
syntax
allusion
thesis
37. The nonliteral - implied meaning of a word involving ideas - emotions - or attitudes
inference
connotation
diction
ellipsis
38. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work
extended metaphor
ambiguity
literary mood
rhetoric
39. Work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
homily
rhetorical modes
satire
diction
40. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject
ad hominem
repetition
figurative language
predicate adjective
41. A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings - thoughts - or attitudes
persuasive writing
symbolism
personification
mondegreen
42. Branch of linguistics - choice of words
inference
semantics
literary mood
atmosphere
43. Work that imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
parody
conceit
atmosphere
inference
44. A figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates
sarcasm
hyperbole
metaphor
periodic sentence
45. To tell a story of an event or series of events
analogy
narration
irony
colloquialism
46. Use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
colloquialism
aphorism
predicate adjective
description
47. Sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end
atmosphere
periodic sentence
figurative language
argumentation
48. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
predicate nominative
argumentation
inference
assonance
49. Bitter - caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
sarcasm
ad hominem
denotation
rhetoric
50. Comparison between two opposite things
predicate nominative
conceit
extended metaphor
onomatopeia