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AP Language Set 1 Flashcards

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4765000284AntithesisEstablishes a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or juxtaposing them, often in parallel order.0
4765003908ChiasmusA crossing parallelism, where the second part of a grammatical construction is balanced or paralleled by the first part, only in reverse order.1
4765007304AnadiplosisRepeating the last word of one phrase, clause, or sentence at or very near the beginning of the next.2
4765012877AnaphoraDepiction of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences3
4765015911EpistropheThe repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences. Counterpart to anaphora.4
4765018869PolysyndetonThe repeated use of a conjunction in a list. Counterpart to asyndeton.5
4766317032EllipsisThe use of three "dots" in a row to signal omission of superfluous language.6
4766319797AsyndetonThe omission of a conjunction from a list.7
4766323878AllusionAn indirect or passing reference to some event, place, person, or artistic work, the nature and relevance of which is not explained by the writer but relies on the reader's familiarity with what is thus mentioned.8
4766329411AphorismA brief statement that expresses a wise observation about life.9
4766330818AnalogyThe comparison of two similar things in order to clarify a difficult idea.10
4766335171ApostropheAn interruption in dialogue that allows for the direct dress of a person or abstract idea. This person/object may or may not be present.11
4766338774EuphemismSubstituting an inoffensive word or phrase for an unpleasant or embarrassing expression.12
4766345130HyperboleExaggeration used for emphasis. Can be used to heighten effect, to catalyze recognition, or to create a humorous perception.13
4766349681OxymoronA two word paradox that is used to emphasize the complexity or ridiculousness of human nature.14
4766352391ParadoxA statement that seems to be a contradiction but still remains true.15
4766355010PunThe use of word to highlight a double meaning, usually a humorous one.16
4766356771UndestatementPurposely describing an idea, event, or person as less than important in actuality. Used to create irony/sarcasm.17
4766361018Rhetorical QuestionA question posed by the speaker/author in order to bring attention to an issue. Not used to look for answers, instead they are used to lean on the emotions of an audience.18

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