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AP English Language terms "E" - "J" Flashcards

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6418349895epistrophethe repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences0
6418351472ethosCredibility1
6418353135euphemismA polite or vague word or phrase used to replace another word or phrase that is thought of as too direct or rude (ex: He passed yesterday = died)2
6418357658extended metaphorA metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work. This is an implied comparison while an extended simile is explicit and uses "like, as, than"3
6418364239fallacyA false or mistaken idea; an error in thinking4
6418365735figurative languageSpeech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid5
6418369625hyperboleAn exaggeration6
6418371307hypophoraposing a query and answering it7
6418399305imageryDescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)8
6418406116ironyA contrast between expectation and reality; something unexpected based on normal events9
6418431538jargonSpecialized language; diction related to a field10
6418431539juxtapositionPlacement of two things/phrases/ideas closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts (ex: juxtapose the coldness of one person w/the warmth and kindness of another).11
6527762926footnoteA note at the bottom of the page used to cite references or give more information. They often help the reader find further information in a bibliography written at the end of the essay/book/article.12
6527773400epigramA brief & witty remark. Often seen in old writings & meant for a light-hearted laugh. Similar to an aphorism, but aphorisms express a serious general truth.13
6527796715epithetan adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned; often they have a negative connotation14

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