Ap Lang Vocab 21-60

Question 1

a short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts, and is considered a veritable truth by the majority of people.

Answer 1

adage

Question 2

comes from a French word that means “ to teach or to act as pedagogue”. This is someone who is concerned with precision, formation, accuracy, minute details in order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning

Answer 2

pedantic

Question 3

lacking proper respect or seriousness. This is often associated with the impatience of youth.

Answer 3

flippant

Question 4

the use of language that suggests meanings other than the denotative. Language that connects with emotions or feelings not associated with the actual meaning of a word

Answer 4

evocative

Question 5

syntactic reversal of the normal order of words and phrases in a sentence. placing the adjective before the noun or a verb before the subject

Answer 5

syntactical inversion

Question 6

grammatical construction in which 2 elements, normally noun phrases, are placed side-by-side, with 1 element serving to identify the other in a different way.

Answer 6

apposition

Question 7

derogatory term referring to the forms of literature that are ostentatiously dull and erudite.

Answer 7

didactic

Question 8

a figure of speech in which 2 vastly different objects are linked together with the help of similes or metaphors. It can have a surprising or shocking effect on the readers because they are novel comparisons unlike the conventional comparisons made with metaphors and similes.

Answer 8

conceit

Question 9

Has the main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and can be persuasive by putting reasons for something at the beginning before the final point is made. It can also create suspense or interest for the reader.

Answer 9

periodic sentence

Question 10

It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. It is also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas.

Answer 10

paradox

Question 11

figure of speech in which words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated.

Answer 11

irony

Question 12

Stylistic device that comes from a Greek word, meaning to place or alongside. It is a qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause, or word.

Answer 12

parenthesis

Question 13

Grimly mocking, sarcastic, satirical, mocking in a humorous manner. This is one of those “TONE” words that describe writing that fits the meaning.

Answer 13

sardonic

Question 14

technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individuals or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule

Answer 14

satire

Question 15

relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech. “a polemical essay” could be any of the following synonyms: critical, hostile, bitter, polemic, caustic, sharp

Answer 15

polemical

Question 16

A word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning. Skilled writers use this with purpose and intent.

Answer 16

ambiguity

Question 17

It may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. Many literary critics are of the opinion that these, which have a common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work.

Answer 17

archetype

Question 18

The use of archetypal characteristics and situations in their social and cultural context.

Answer 18

function of archetype

Question 19

Literary device that can be defined as a trait in a character is often the hero of the literary piece. This trait could be the lack of self-knowledge, lack of judgement, and often it is hubris(pride).

Answer 19

tragic flaw

Question 20

When someone makes a statement investing strong belief in it, as if it is true though it may not be, he is making an _____. This is a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact.

Answer 20

assertion