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AP Lang Vocab Set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| allegory | The use of character and/or story elements to represent an abstract idea in addition to the literal meaning |
| alliteration | The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words (ex- “she sells sea-shells”) |
| allusion | A direct or indirect reference to something which is commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art |
| ambiguity | The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage |
| analogy | A comparison between two different things or the relationship between them. An analogy can explain something unfamiliar by associating it with or pointing out its similarity to something more familiar. |
| anaphora | A form of repetition in which the same expression (word or words) is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences. Ex- “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” (Charles Dickens) |
| anecdote | A short narrative detailing the particulars of an interesting episode or event. The term most frequently refers to an incident in the life of a person. |
| antecedent | The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun |
| antithesis | Figure of balance in which two contrasting ideas are intentionally juxtaposed,usually through parallel structure; a contrasting of opposing ideas in adjacent phrases, clauses, or sentences. |
| aphorism | A short statement which expresses a general truth or a moral principle. Ex- “Actions speak louder than words.” |
| apostrophe | A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. It is an address to someone or something that cannot answer. |
| asyendoton | The omitting of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses. Asyndetic lists can be more emphatic than if a final conjunction were used. |
| atmosphere | The emotional mood created by a literary work. Authors create mood through the setting, the weather, and the choice of objects that are described. Frequently, atmosphere foreshadows events. |
| chiasmus | A figure of speech in which two successive phrases or clauses are parallel in syntax, but reverse the order of the analogous words. |
| clause | A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb; independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence; |
| colloquial/colloquialism | The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. Not generally acceptable for formal writing, colloquialisms give a work a conversational, familiar tone. Colloquial expressions in writing include local or regional dialects. |
| coherence | A writing principle demanding that the parts of any composition be arranged so that the meaning of the whole may be immediately clear and intelligible. |
| conceit | Conceits usually demand your attention because the comparison seems so farfetched. |
| connotation | The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning. Connotations may involve ideas, emotions, or attitudes. |
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