AP English Language and Composition Flashcards

6603912471	Antecedent	Word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.	0
6603912472	Antithesis	Opposition or contrast of ideas through parallelism.	1
6603912473	Aphorism	Terse statement of unknown authorship which expresses a general truth or moral	2
6603912474	Apostrophe	A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love.	3
6603912476	Conceit	A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects.	4
6603912478	Homily	This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.	5
6603912479	Invective	An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.	6
6603912480	Metonymy	a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it.	7
6603912482	Pedantic	An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish	8
6603912483	Prose	one of the major divisions of genre, prose refers to fiction and nonfiction, including all its forms.	9
6603912484	Semantics	The branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words, their historical and psychological development, their connotations, and their relation to one another.	10
6603912486	Synecdoche	A figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or, occasionally, the whole is used to represent a part.	11
6603912487	Synesthesia	When one kind of sensory stimulus evokes the subjective experience of another.	12
6603912488	Annotation	Explanatory or critical notes added to a text.	13
6603912489	Epigram	A brief witty statement.	14
6603912490	Digression	The use of material unrelated to the subject of a work.	15
6603912491	Ellipsis	the omission of a word or several words necessary for a complete construction that is still understandable.	16
6603912493	Anachronism	A person, scene, event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.	17
6603912494	Didactic	Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information to teach a lesson usually in a dry, pompous manner.	18
6603912495	Fallacy	An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data, defective evidence, or false information.	19
6603912496	Hubris	Excessive pride that often affects tone.	20
6603912499	Motif	A phrase, idea, or event that through repetition serves to unify or convey a theme in an essay or other discourse.	21
6603912501	Anecdote	A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.	22
6603912502	Jargon	Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.	23
6603912503	Diatribe	A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.	24
6603912504	Dogmatic	Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.	25
6603912505	Pernicious	Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.	26
6603912506	Bellicose	Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.	27
6603912507	Voracious	Craving or consuming large quantities of food.	28
6603912508	Zealous	Having or showing zeal. Passionate, fanatical	29
6603912509	Tacit	Understood or implied without being stated.	30
6603912510	Innuendo	An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.	31
6603912511	Languid	Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.	32
6603912512	Consecrate	Make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.	33
6603912513	Dyspeptic	Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression.	34
6603912514	Doggerel	Comic verse composed in irregular rhythm.	35
6603912515	Petulant	Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.	36
6603912516	Infidel	A person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own.	37
6603912517	Exhort	Strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.	38
6603912518	Cloistered	Kept away from the outside world; sheltered.	39
6603912519	Vex	Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.	40