ap language Flashcards

5779256261	allusion	an indirect or passing reference to some vent, person place or artistic work.	0
5779256778	anaphora	a rhetorical figure of repetition in which the same word or phrase is repeated.	1
5779258412	epistrophe	same word or phrase that is repeated at the end of clauses.	2
5779258420	anecdote	a brief story used to illustrate a point.	3
5779259639	antithesis	an observation or claim that is in opposition to the authors claim.	4
5779263898	asyndetion	when there are two items this is used to define the second item as clarification.	5
5779265055	polysyndeton	puts a conduction between every item.	6
5779265624	chiasmus	figure of speech by which the order of terms in the first of two parallel clauses is reversed.	7
5779266502	connotation	words that have implied meaning, emphasizing the feelings.	8
5779268972	denotation	dictionary meaning.	9
5779269591	euphemism	substation of a less negative word or phrase.	10
5779269592	hyperbole	over exageeration	11
5779270296	irony	humorous perception of inconstituion.	12
5779272684	juxtaposition	placing two items side by side to create a certain effect.	13
5779272687	metonymy	allows you to refer to something closely related to the actual object.	14
5779273626	synecdoche	use of part of something to represent the whole.	15
5779274762	parralism	arrangement of similar constructed clauses.	16
5779276110	paradox	a statement or expression self contradictory	17
5779277164	zeugma	a device in which unexpected items are paired together.	18
5779277674	periodic sentence	a sentence in which the main clause is followed by one or more coordinate or subjective phrases and clauses.	19
5779277675	loose sentence	a sentence structure in which main clause is followed by one or more coordinate phrases.	20
5779278679	horative sentence	choice of words that encourage action.	21
5779279168	imperative sentence	gives advice of instructions.	22
5779281044	truculence	fierce, cruel brutal.	23
5779281938	preconception	an opinion formed before hand.	24
5779287967	prolliferation	a rapid and excessive spread or increase.	25
5779288827	ubiquitous	being everywhere	26
5779302759	parched	to make thirsty	27
5779302760	brash	hasty, rash	28
5779303456	indigrant	strong displeasure	29
5779303457	iincoous	harmless	30
5779304889	gaffe	mistake causing embarresment	31
5779320848	dissident	disagreeing in opinion	32
5779320851	largesse	genorous bestowal of gifts	33
5779321639	zealous	passionate	34
5779322172	epitome	perfect example of quality or type	35
5779322173	squabble	to engage in a petty quarrel	36
5779323122	anatomist	a specialist in anatomy	37
5779323123	compunction	feeling of uneasiness	38
5779324632	angst	dread, anxiety, or anguish.	39
5779324633	introspective	the act or process of looking into oneself.	40
5779326231	superficiality	shallow, being only on the surface.	41
5779363118	perilous	great risk, or danger,	42
5779363119	flippant	lacking seriousness	43
5779367301	reverant	deep respect	44
5779367302	ribald	indecent	45
5779368234	disgruntled	sulky	46
5779370144	colloquial	informal	47