Ap literature Flashcards
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3055821438 | Colloquialism | A word or phrase that is informal | 0 | |
3055821439 | Jargon | Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group, | 1 | |
3055821440 | Passive voice | The subject is being acted on and therefore is not responsible ex:the ball was thrown by John | 2 | |
3055821441 | Simile | Comparing , like or as | 3 | |
3055821442 | Onomatopoeia | Formation of a word from a sound | 4 | |
3055821443 | Syntax | Sentence structure | 5 | |
3055821444 | Satirical | Criticize or ridicule society | 6 | |
3055821445 | Alliteration | Repitition of repeating sound | 7 | |
3055821446 | Personification | Human qualities to an inanimate object | 8 | |
3055821447 | Diction | Choice of words | 9 | |
3055821448 | Chauvinistic | A feeling of superiority | 10 | |
3055821449 | Provincial | Narrow minded | 11 | |
3055821450 | Advocate | In favor of , supporting | 12 | |
3055821451 | Regional | Characteristic of a region | 13 | |
3055821452 | Idiom | An expression that cannot be translated literally | 14 | |
3055821453 | Portentous | A sign that something bad will happen | 15 | |
3055821454 | Monotony | Repetitive,dull | 16 | |
3055821455 | Active voice | Subject is responsible for actions ex:John threw the ball | 17 | |
3055821456 | Metaphor | Comparison not using like or as | 18 |