10267803326 | Syntax | The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. | 0 | |
10267804108 | Diction | A writer's or speaker's choice of words | 1 | |
10267804109 | Theme | Central idea of a work of literature | 2 | |
10267805499 | Allusion | A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art | 3 | |
10267805500 | Figurative Language | Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling. | 4 | |
10267807490 | Simile | A comparison using "like" or "as" | 5 | |
10267807491 | Metaphor | A comparison that establishes a figurative identity between objects being compared. | 6 | |
10267808127 | Extended Metaphor | A metaphor that continues beyond it's initial use, can be developed at great length | 7 | |
10267808128 | Characterization | the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character | 8 | |
10267808818 | Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds | 9 |
AP Lit - Vocab 1 Flashcards
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