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AP Language Terms (Part 8) Flashcards

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5004543067Understatement1) to say that (something) is smaller, less important, etc., than it really is 2) to represent as less than is the case, or to state or present with restraint especially for effect0
5004545224Witto know or come to know1
5004546969Syllogisma formal argument in logic that is formed by two statements and a conclusion which must be true if the two statements are true2
5004558531Major Premisethe premise of a syllogism containing the major term3
5004563194Minor Premisethe premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term4
5004564906Rhetorical Modesdescribe the variety, conventions, and purposes of the major kinds of language-based communication, particularly writing and speaking.5
5004566614Exposition- the act of explaining something : clear explanation - a public show or exhibition6
5004566615Argumentationthe act or process of giving reasons for or against something : the act or process of making and presenting arguments7
5004569005Descriptiona statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone8
5004570697Narration- the act or process of telling a story or describing what happens - words that are heard as part of a movie, television show, etc., and that describe what is being seen9

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