AS Lingo 1 Flashcards
Term
Definition
Metaphor
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things directly, without using like or as, suggesting shared qualities.
Simile
A comparison using like or as to highlight a specific resemblance.
Personification
Assigning human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds for emphasis or effect.
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds in words to create internal rhyming or musicality.
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate the sounds they describe, such as buzz or hiss.
Juxtaposition
Placing two contrasting ideas or images side by side to create dramatic contrast.
Oxymoron
A figure of speech combining contradictory terms, such as deafening silence.
Symbolism
Using symbols to represent deeper meanings or concepts.
Tone
The writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward the subject.
Mood
The emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked in the reader.
Diction
An author’s choice of words, crucial for shaping meaning and tone.
Syntax
The arrangement of words and phrases to form sentences, affecting pace and emphasis.
Connotation
The implied or associative meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.
Denotation
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word.
Rhetorical Question
A question posed for effect rather than a direct answer.
Parallelism
Use of similar grammatical structures for balance, clarity, or emphasis.
Enjambment
Continuing a sentence or phrase across a line break in poetry without a pause.
Caesura
A deliberate pause or break in a line of poetry for effect.
Ambiguity
A situation or statement open to multiple interpretations.
Discrepancy
A notable difference or inconsistency between elements or ideas.
Amalgamation
A merging or blending of different elements into one cohesive whole.
Exemplifies
Clearly illustrates or serves as a prime example.
Elicits
Draws out or provokes a reaction, emotion, or response.
Conveys
Communicates or expresses ideas or feelings effectively.
Depicts
Portrays or represents a scene, character, or idea.
Suggests
Implies or indicates something indirectly.
Implies
Hints at or indicates a meaning not stated outright.
Evokes
Brings a feeling, memory, or image into the reader’s mind.
Reinforces
Strengthens or supports an idea, argument, or effect.
Underscores
Emphasizes or draws special attention to something.
Amplifies
Increases the impact, intensity, or volume of an idea or effect.
Highlights
Calls attention to or makes something stand out.
Emphasizes
Stresses or gives prominence to a particular aspect.
Connotes
Suggests additional meanings or associations beyond the literal sense.
Resonates
Strikes a chord emotionally or intellectually with the audience.
Juxtaposes
Places two elements together to compare or contrast them.
Antithesis
A direct contrast of ideas, often in parallel form.
Paradox
A statement that appears contradictory yet may reveal a deeper truth.
Alludes (Allusion)
Refers indirectly to a person, event, or work of art or literature.
Ironic / Irony
A discrepancy between what is said and what is meant, or between expectations and reality.
Subvert
Undermine or overturn established norms or expectations.
Inherent
Existing in something as a permanent or essential characteristic.
Nuance
A subtle difference or variation in meaning, tone, or expression.
Ambivalent
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Catalyst
Something that precipitates or accelerates a change or event.
Underpins
Forms the foundation or basis of an argument or theme.
Corroborates
Confirms or supports a statement or theory with additional evidence.
Confluence
The joining or merging of ideas, styles, or elements.
Disseminates
Spreads or circulates information, ideas, or themes widely.
