11110991221 | Analogy | A logical argument that compares two things. | 0 | |
11110991224 | Allusion | A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book or myth. | 1 | |
11110991229 | Allegory | A work that functions on a symbolic level | 2 | |
11110991239 | Antecedent | The word, phrase or clause to which a pronoun refers | 3 | |
11111063712 | Abstract | language that describes concepts rather than concrete images | 4 | |
11111072630 | Ad Hominem | In an argument, an attack on the person rather than the opponents ideas | 5 | |
11111086891 | Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds | 6 | |
11111091301 | Analysis | The process or result of identifying the parts of a whole and their relationships to one another for the purpose of fully examining the subject | 7 | |
11111108648 | Anecdote | A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event used by the author to make a point. | 8 | |
11111123313 | Annotate | to comment; make explanatory notes on a text to get a better understanding of the material. | 9 |
AP Lang Figurative Language Terms Flashcards
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