AP LANG NOTES 41-60 Flashcards
a short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts and is considered a veritable truth. EX: God helps those who help themselves
adage
someone who is concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, minute details in order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning
pedantic
lacking proper respect or seriousness. Often associated with the impatience of youth
flippant
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.
evocative
the syntactical reversal of the normal order of the words and phrases in a sentence. EX: “came the dawn, the form divine”
syntactical inversion
a grammatical construction in which two elements, normally noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element serving to identify the other in a different way
apposition
frequently used for the literary texts which are overloaded with informative or realistic matter and marked by the graceful and pleasing details. Didactic then becomes a derogatory term referring to the forms of literature that are ostentatious.
didactic
where two vastly different objects are likened together with the help of similes and metaphors.
conceit
the main clause or predicate of the sentence at the end. EX: In spite of heavy snow and cold temperature, the game continues.
periodic sentence
a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may have a hidden truth. EX: I must be cruel to be kind. All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. Your enemy’s friend is your enemy.
paradox
a figure of speech where the words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. EX: My grave is like to be my wedding bed. Go ask his name and if he be married.
irony
a explanatory sentence, clause, or word that writers insert into a paragraph or passage. Can be found in round square, brackets, etc.
parenthesis
grimly mocking, sarcastic, satirical, mocking in a humorous manner.
sardonic
a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness
satire
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial topics
polemical
a word,phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning
ambiguity
universal symbol, may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting
archetype
the use of this gives literary work a universal acceptance as readers identify the characters and situations in the social and cultural context
function of archetype
a trait in a character that leads to his/her downfall
tragic flaw
a statement someone makes with his strong belief in it, as it is true even though it may not be
assertion
