7454884679 | Abstract | A style in writing that is typically complex discusses intangible qualities like good and evil, and seldom uses examples to support its points | 0 | |
7454897905 | Aphorism | A short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment | 1 | |
7454901640 | Dramatic Irony | A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character | 2 | |
7454908270 | Verbal Irony | A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words | 3 | |
7454912097 | Situational Irony | Involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended | 4 | |
7454916176 | Homily | A religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon | 5 | |
7454927340 | Semantics | The meaning of a word, phrase, sentence or text | 6 | |
7454937401 | Caricature | A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things | 7 | |
7454948261 | Colloquialism | The use of ordinary or familiar words or phrases | 8 | |
7454951183 | Dialect | A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group | 9 | |
7454961527 | Pedantic | Of or like a pedant; a person who is excessicely concerned with minor details | 10 | |
7454970459 | Syllogism | Deductive reasoning as distinct from induction | 11 | |
7454983402 | Ethos | Appeal to ethics, a means of convincing someone of the character | 12 | |
7454983403 | Pathos | Quality that evokes pity or sadness | 13 | |
7454983404 | Logos | A statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience | 14 | |
7454989855 | Aristotelian Appeals | A use by writers of various strategies to appeal to their audiences | 15 | |
7454991949 | Exigence | An urgent need or demand | 16 | |
7517168157 | Rhetorical Precis | A highly structured four sentence paragraph or summary that records the essential elements of a unit spoken or written discourse | 17 |
AP Language Tier 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
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