AP Literature Vocab. List 1 Flashcards
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| 10711362568 | Personification | A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes. | 0 | |
| 10711377254 | Simile | A figure of speech involving the non-direct comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. | 1 | |
| 10711422065 | Metaphor | A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a direct comparison. | 2 | |
| 10711461100 | Diction | The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. | 3 | |
| 10711473345 | Syntax | The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. | 4 | |
| 10711486201 | Connotation | An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. | 5 | |
| 10711502662 | Denotation | The literal meaning of a word despite the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. | 6 | |
| 10711522462 | Flippant | Not showing a serious or respectful attitude. | 7 | |
| 10711536015 | Onomatopoeia | The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named | 8 | |
| 10711545886 | Imagery | Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. | 9 |