13881592821 | Anaphora | The intentional repetition of beginning words, phrases, clauses in order to create an artistic effect. | 0 | |
13881597733 | Antecedent | The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. | 1 | |
13881607557 | Antithesis | The direct opposite, a sharp contrast. | 2 | |
13881619158 | Asyndeton | Omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses, or words. | 3 | |
13881628975 | Bildungsroman | A coming of age story. | 4 | |
13881635394 | Cacophony | A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. | 5 | |
13881641892 | Chiasmus | A reversal in the order of words in two otherwise parallel phrases. | 6 | |
13881652455 | Connotation | All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests. | 7 | |
13881656419 | Denotation | The literal meaning of a word. | 8 | |
13881659318 | Diction | Word choice. | 9 | |
13881668109 | Epigraph | A quotation or aphorism at the beginning of a literary work suggestive of the theme. | 10 | |
13881673392 | Euphony | Pleasant, harmonious sound. | 11 | |
13881680275 | Homily | This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice. | 12 | |
13881687295 | Hyperbole | Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. | 13 | |
13881692409 | Imagery | Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste). | 14 | |
13881702334 | In medias res | In the middle of things. | 15 | |
13881707273 | Infer | To find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply. | 16 | |
13881714096 | Irony | A contrast between expectation and reality, often for comedic effects. | 17 | |
13881728390 | Metaphor | A comparison without using like or as. | 18 | |
13881731580 | Mood | Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader. | 19 |
AP Language Review Set #1 Flashcards
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