AP Terms Flashcards
(52 cards)
Alliteration
The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words as in (she sells sea shells)
Allegory
The device of using character and or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction
Allusion
A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art
Ambiguity
The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word or phrase, sentence or passage.
Analogy
A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them. Can explain something unfamiliar
Anecdote
A short narrative dealing particulars of an interesting episode or event. Specified to an incident in the persons life
Antithesis
The opposition or contrast of ideas; the direct opposite
Aphorism
A terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or moral principle. Can be a memorable summation of the authors point
Apostrophe
A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person of personified abstraction such as liberty or love.
Colloquial
The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
Conceit
A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy
Connotation
The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word
Denotation
The strict literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion
Diction
Related to style, diction refers to the writers word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness.
Didactic
Literally means teaching. Works have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral principles
Euphemism
“Good speech” are a moral agreeable or less agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept.
Exposition
The purpose is to explain something
In drama is the introductory material which creates the tone, gives the setting, and introduces the characters and conflict
Extended metaphor
A metaphor developed at length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work
Genre
The major category into which literally works fits.
It’s a flexible terms
Fiction, narrative, dramatic,
Hyperbole
A figure or speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
Imagery
The sensory details or figurative language used to describe arouse emotion or represent abstractions
Inference
To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented.
Invective
An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong abusive language
Irony
Contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
