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Week 5 Vocabulary AmLit

Terms in this set (17)

abstract
a word that signifies a general concept, idea, or condition that is intangible
anaphora
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
antithesis
contrast of ideas by means of the parallel arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses
apostrophe
the addressing of an inanimate object or an idea as if it were human
archaic
the use of words common to an earlier time period
asyndeton
the listing of words, phrases, or clauses without the use of a typically occurring conjunction
cataloging
listing
colloquiallism
an informal expression or slang term
concrete
a word the specifies what is tangible, something we can know with one of our five senses
dialogue
The conversations that characters have with other characters
epistrophe
the repetition of the same words at the end of successive phrases
idiom
a way of speaking that is particular to a region, group, or class
jargon
the specialized language of the professional; wordy almost meaningless language
motivation
the reasons behind a character's actions and feelings
onomatopoeia
the use of words that sound like what they mean
polysyndeton
the use of a conjunction after each word, phrase, or clause in a list
satire
a work that ridicules the shortcomings of individuals, institutions, or society, often to make a political point, a use of humor to show one's foolishness or weaknesses
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