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ap lang vocab 4
Term | Definition |
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Allusion | a direct or indirect reference to something such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. They can be historical, literary, religious, topical, or mythical. |
Antimetabole | a figure of emphasis in which the words in one phrase are replicated, exactly or closely, in reverse grammatical order in the next phrase or clause; ex: In the U.S., all crimes are illegalities but not all illegalities are crimes." |
Colloquial | the use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. they give a work a more conversational, familiar tone. EX: “as old as the hills”, “raining cats and dogs”, and “dead as a doornail” |
Homily | this term literally means “sermon,” but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice. |
Parody | a work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect. |