15006850677 | Ambiguity | Definition: An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way. Example: Sarah gave a bath to her dog wearing a pink t-shirt. | ![]() | 0 |
15006909309 | Anaphora | Definition: the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses Example: Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better | ![]() | 1 |
15006913616 | anecdote | Definition: short account of event Example: if a group of coworkers are discussing pets, and one coworker tells a story about how her cat comes downstairs at a certain time every night | ![]() | 2 |
15006913617 | antithesis | Definition: the exact opposite Example: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. | ![]() | 3 |
15006922469 | antecedent | Definition: The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. Example: My sister is at the top of her class. In this sentence, the antecedent is 'sister' | ![]() | 4 |
15006922470 | assumption | Definition: a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. Example: the fulfillment of the duties of another person who has been fired from your company. | ![]() | 5 |
AP Language Vocab #2 Flashcards
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