AP Lit Terms III

Lit Terms Part III

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_______ is an emotional discharge through which one can achieve a state of moral or spiritual renewal, or achieve a state of liberation from anxiety and stress. ______ a Greek word meaning “cleansing.” In literature, it is used for the cleansing of emotions of the characters. It can also be any other radical change that leads to emotional rejuvenation of a person.	Catharsis
________ is derived from the Greek word epizeugnumi, which means “fastening together.” It is defined as a rhetorical device in which the words or phrases are repeated in quick succession, one after another, for emphasis. It is also called “diacope.”	Epizeuxis
_________ is a rhetorical device in which two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures in order to produce an artistic effect.	Chiasmus
The term ________ is a Greek word, which means “to reduplicate.” It refers to the repetition of a word or words in successive clauses in such a way that the second clause starts with the same word which marks the end of the previous clause.	Anadiplosis
A ______ is a literary device that can be defined as a phrase or a figure of speech that might have multiple senses, interpretations, or two different meanings, or which might be understood in two different ways. The first meaning in _______ is usually straightforward, while the second meaning is ironic, risqué, or inappropriate.	Double Entendre
________ is a literary device in which two or more words are joined together to coin a new word, which refers to a single concept.	Portmanteau
________ is a literary device that involves the addition of an extra sound or syllable to the beginning of a word, which helps in making it easier to pronounce. Since the meaning of this word is “to put before,” an additional syllable or sound is placed at the beginning of a word, which helps in highlighting it.	Prosthesis
______ language is a language that is informal and conversational. A ______ is a word or expression that is commonplace within a specific language, geographic region, or historical era.	Colloquialism
_______ is a literary device that includes statements, sayings, and conclusions that do not follow the fundamental principles of logic and reason. They are frequently used in theater and comedies to create comedic effect.	Non Sequitur
_______ is a rhetorical device in which a phrase or word is repeatedly used, though the meaning of the word changes in each case. It is the repetition of a similar word in a sentence with different meanings, or a word is repeated in two or more different senses.	Antanaclasis