AP English Language Flashcards

4251317577	Allegory	A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions	0
4251318867	Allusion	A figure of speech which makes brief, even casual reference to a historical or literary figure, event, or object to create a resonance in the reader or to apply a symbolic meaning to the character or object of which the allusion consists.	1
4251326418	Ambiguity	The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.	2
4251328019	Analogy	A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.	3
4251331455	Antecedent	The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.	4
4251336140	Antithesis	Balancing words, phrases, or ideas that are strongly contrasted, often by means of grammatical structure	5
4251339632	Aphorism	A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.	6