AP Language Flashcards

5408713517	Epic	An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, on which heroes of great historical or legendary importance perform valorous deeds. The setting is vast in scope, covering great nations, the world or universe	0
5408713518	Epigram	Any pithy, witty saying or short poem	1
5408713519	Epistrophe	Rhetorical device in which a word or words are repeated at the end of successive phrases	2
5408713520	Epithet	Any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe a quality	3
5408713521	Ethos	The disposition, character, or fundamental values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture, or movement	4
5408713522	Euphemism	The substitution of a mild, indirect, out vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt	5
5408713523	Exordium	The beginning of anything	6
5408713524	Explication	An explanation, interpretation, to make clear the meaning of	7
5408713525	Expose	A public exposure or revelation, as of something discreditable	8
5408713526	Exposition	Writing or speech primarily intended to convey information or to explain	9
5408713527	Extended metaphor	A metaphor that is extended through a stanza or entire poem	10
5408713528	Fable	A short story that uses animals as characters to teach moral lessons	11
5408713529	Fallacy	A false or mistaken idea based on faulty knowledge	12
5408713530	Fantasy	The creative imagination, unrestrained fancy	13
5408713531	Farce	A light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations occur	14