ap lang terms Flashcards

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anaphora

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use of a word or phrase in multiple sentences in a row, similar to repetition

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allusion

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reference to another piece of work

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paradox

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two words that contradict each other, dark angel

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4
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euphemism

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refering to something with a sugar coated phrase, she let bob go

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5
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analogy

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explaining something complex by comparing it to something more simple

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juxtaposition

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two things being placed together with contrasting effect, the light of the stars because of the darkness of space

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