AP Quiz 3 Flashcards

9696280363	Simile	A comparison using "like" or "as"	0
9696280364	Personification	A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes	1
9696283979	Alliteration	the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.	2
9696283980	Symbolism	A device in literature where an object represents an idea.	3
9696286364	Diction	A writer's or speaker's choice of words	4
9696286365	Syntax	The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.	5
9696289197	Hyperbole	A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor	6
9696289198	Allusion	A reference to another work of literature, person, or event	7
9696289199	Tone	Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character	8
9696294701	Bildungsroman	A novel or story whose theme is the moral or psychological growth of the main character; coming of age	9
9696302589	Form	Shape	10
9696305064	Narrative Perspective	in fiction, the point of view from which the story is narrated.	11
9696305065	Satire	A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.	12
9696305066	Irony	A contrast between expectation and reality	13
9696308618	Aphorism	A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.	14
9696308619	Parody	A work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner	15
9696308620	Adage	A proverb, wise saying	16
9696314317	Inference	A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning	17
9696314318	Apostrophe	A figure of speech wherein the speaker speaks directly to something nonhuman	18
9696317545	Hubris	Excessive pride or self-confidence	19
9696317546	Archetype	classic example of	20
9696327089	Connotation	All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests	21
9696331965	Denotation	The dictionary definition of a word	22