6603912471 | Antecedent | Word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. | 0 | |
6603912472 | Antithesis | Opposition or contrast of ideas through parallelism. | 1 | |
6603912473 | Aphorism | Terse statement of unknown authorship which expresses a general truth or moral | 2 | |
6603912474 | Apostrophe | A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. | 3 | |
6603912476 | Conceit | A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects. | 4 | |
6603912478 | Homily | This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice. | 5 | |
6603912479 | Invective | An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language. | 6 | |
6603912480 | Metonymy | a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it. | 7 | |
6603912482 | Pedantic | An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish | 8 | |
6603912483 | Prose | one of the major divisions of genre, prose refers to fiction and nonfiction, including all its forms. | 9 | |
6603912484 | Semantics | The branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words, their historical and psychological development, their connotations, and their relation to one another. | 10 | |
6603912486 | Synecdoche | A figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or, occasionally, the whole is used to represent a part. | 11 | |
6603912487 | Synesthesia | When one kind of sensory stimulus evokes the subjective experience of another. | 12 | |
6603912488 | Annotation | Explanatory or critical notes added to a text. | 13 | |
6603912489 | Epigram | A brief witty statement. | 14 | |
6603912490 | Digression | The use of material unrelated to the subject of a work. | 15 | |
6603912491 | Ellipsis | the omission of a word or several words necessary for a complete construction that is still understandable. | 16 | |
6603912493 | Anachronism | A person, scene, event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era. | 17 | |
6603912494 | Didactic | Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information to teach a lesson usually in a dry, pompous manner. | 18 | |
6603912495 | Fallacy | An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data, defective evidence, or false information. | 19 | |
6603912496 | Hubris | Excessive pride that often affects tone. | 20 | |
6603912499 | Motif | A phrase, idea, or event that through repetition serves to unify or convey a theme in an essay or other discourse. | 21 | |
6603912501 | Anecdote | A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. | 22 | |
6603912502 | Jargon | Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. | 23 | |
6603912503 | Diatribe | A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. | 24 | |
6603912504 | Dogmatic | Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true. | 25 | |
6603912505 | Pernicious | Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. | 26 | |
6603912506 | Bellicose | Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. | 27 | |
6603912507 | Voracious | Craving or consuming large quantities of food. | 28 | |
6603912508 | Zealous | Having or showing zeal. Passionate, fanatical | 29 | |
6603912509 | Tacit | Understood or implied without being stated. | 30 | |
6603912510 | Innuendo | An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. | 31 | |
6603912511 | Languid | Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. | 32 | |
6603912512 | Consecrate | Make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose. | 33 | |
6603912513 | Dyspeptic | Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression. | 34 | |
6603912514 | Doggerel | Comic verse composed in irregular rhythm. | 35 | |
6603912515 | Petulant | Childishly sulky or bad-tempered. | 36 | |
6603912516 | Infidel | A person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own. | 37 | |
6603912517 | Exhort | Strongly encourage or urge someone to do something. | 38 | |
6603912518 | Cloistered | Kept away from the outside world; sheltered. | 39 | |
6603912519 | Vex | Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters. | 40 |
AP English Language and Composition Flashcards
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