AP Words to Know 16-30 Flashcards
connotation
The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; The implied, suggested meaning
conceit
a fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects
denotation
strict, literal, Dictionary definition of the word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color
diction
related to style, refers to the writers word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness
didactic
from the Greek, didactic literally means teaching
didactic works have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles
epistrophe
The opposite of anaphora, repetition at the end of successive clauses
euphemism
from the Greek for good speech, euphemisms are a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept
exposition
One of the four chief types of composition, the others being argumentation, description, and narration
The purpose is to explain something
in drama, The exposition is the introductory material, which creates the tone, gives the setting, and introduces the characters and conflict
extended metaphor
A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work
figurative language
writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid
figure of speech
a device used to produce figurative language
many compare dissimilar things
generic conventions
describes traditions for each genre
help to define each genre
genre
the major category into which a literary work fits
homily
literally means sermon, but for informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
hyperbole
a figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
