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9882816546anachronisma thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.0
9882825522Apollonianrelating to the rational, ordered, and self-disciplined aspects of human nature.1
9882836262belle-lettrescategory of writing, originally meaning beautiful or fine writing. In the modern narrow sense it is a label for literary works that do not fall into the major categories2
9882845617bathosoverdone or insincere sentimentality3
9882860281classicismthe following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship, especially from the Renaissance to the 18th century.4
9882868530archdeliberately or affectedly playful and teasing.5
9882883092cynica person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.6
9882888205Dionysianrelating to the sensual, spontaneous, and emotional aspects of human nature.7
9882899658deus ex machinaIn literature, the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem8
9882910163ellipsisThree periods (...) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.9
9882924861elliptical constructionA sentence containing a deliberate omission of words10
9882938778eponymous(of a literary work, film, etc) named after its central character or creator11
9882956192exegesiscritical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text12
9882965593explicationThe interpretation or analysis of a text13
9883003531denouementThe resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama, real or imagined.14
9883016874concrete detailA highly specific, particular, often real, actual, or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.15
9883020141conceitA witty of ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.16
9883024767circumlocutionLiterally, "talking around" a subject; i.e., discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.17
9883028273carpe diemLiterally, "seize the day"; "enjoy life while you can," a common theme in life and literature.18
9883030847canonThe works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.19
9883042593cacophonyGrating, inharmonious sounds.20
9883049384bombastInflated, pretentious language.21
9883053532apostropheA locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.22
9883059694epithetAn adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing. Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.23
9883063758descriptive detailGraphic, exact, and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person, place, or thing.24
9906627809mytha traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event25
9906634138pedanticoverly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching.26
9906638451prosethe ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.27
9906642831proverba wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence.28
9906649871realismthe tendency to view or represent things as they really are.29
9906653717retractionwithdrawal of a promise, statement, opinion, etc.:30
9906661412reiterationto say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.31
9906665249pulp fictionfiction dealing with lurid or sensational subjects, often printed on rough, low-quality paper manufactured from wood pulp.32
9906672108pseudonyma fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name.33
9906678053rhetorical stanceLanguage that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject34
9906693240sagaAlso called saga novel. a form of the novel in which the members or generations of a family or social group are chronicled in a long and leisurely narrative.35
9906700845stream of consciounessa style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind36
9906708100syllogisma form of deductive reasoning in which certain ideas or facts, other ideas or facts must follow.37
9906715141themethe main idea or meaning, often an abstract idea upon which an essay or other form of discourse is built.38
9906721858tragedya form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw or by a set of forces that cause the hero considerable anguish39
9906727671tropethe generic name for a figure of speech such as image, symbol, simile, and metaphor.40
9906734785verbisimillitudesimilar to the truth, the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is or could have been41
9906745077voicethe real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker. A verb is in the active voice when it expresses an action performed by its subject. A verb is in the passive voice when it expresses an action performed upon its subject or when the subject is the result of the action42
9906759422whimsyan object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality.43
9906764036witthe quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness.44
9906771609settingan environment that consists of time, place, historical milieu, and social, political, and even spiritual circumstances45
9906779433satirea literary style used to poke fun at, attack or ridicule an idea, vice, or foible, often for the purpose of inducing change46
9906786561odea lyric poem usually marked by serious, respectful, and exalted feelings toward the subject47
9906793028non sequitura statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before.48
9906797269naturalisma term often used as a synonym for realism, also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic.49
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AP Language and Composition Essential Terms Flashcards

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10429430916Expositoryintended to explain or describe something.0
10429433178Classificationthe action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics.1
10429433913Cause and effectA relationship in which change in one variable causes change in another2
10429435157Compare and contrastPlace together characters, situations, or ideas to show common and/or differing features in literary selections.3
10429436354DefinitionA statement that gives the meaning of a term.4
10429437196AnalysisA detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.5
10429439631Descriptiona spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event6
10429440288Narrationthe telling of a story in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama; one of the four modes of discourse7
10429441340PersuasionA kind of speaking or writing that is intended to influence people's actions.8
10429450826AllegoryA literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions9
10429456209Chroniclea record of events in order of time; a history10
10429457176DiaryA personal, daily account of an individual's experiences and feelings11
10429457562EpicA long narrative poem, written in heightened language, which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society12
10429458563Essaya short nonfiction work about a particular subject13
10429459513Fictiona literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact14
10429459514Nonfictionwriting that tells about real people, places, and events15
10429461240Gothicof the middle ages; of or relating to a mysterious, grotesque, and desolate style of fiction16
10429464069ParodyA work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.17
10429464665Prosewritten or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.18
10429464666Satirethe use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.19
10429466478Sermona talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.20
10429466973Stream of consciousnessa style of writing that portrays the inner (often chaotic) workings of a character's mind.21
10429469004AnalogyA comparison of two different things that are similar in some way22
10429469005ApostropheA figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love.23
10429470142Clichea phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.24
10429472300ColloquialCharacteristic of ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing25
10429473003Epithetan adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.26
10429473683Euphemisman inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive27
10429474169Hyperboleexaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.28
10429475205ImageryDescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)29
10429475583Ironythe expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.30
10429476636Verbal ironyirony in which a person says or writes one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning.31
10429477250Situational ironyAn outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected32
10429477933Dramatic ironyIrony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play.33
10429479029MetaphorA comparison without using like or as34
10429479486MetonymyA figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it35
10429482798OxymoronA figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.36
10429483649ParadoxA statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.37
10429484974PersonificationA figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes38
10429484975Puna joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.39
10429485704SimileA comparison of two unlike things using like or as40
10429486639Synaesthesiathe use of one kind of sensory experience to describe another41
10429487280Synecdochea figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa42
10429487784Understatementthe presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.43
10429488820Alliterationthe occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.44
10429489243Onamatopoeiathe use of a word or phrase that imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes45
10429489678AssonanceRepetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity46
10429490179Connotation vs. DenotationAn idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or thing vs. Literal definition of a word.47
10429491807Pedantic vs. simpleLanguage that is academic sounding, characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules -vs—pure, easy, plain, basic language48
10429493535Monosyballicconsisting of one syllable49
10429493991Polysyballichaving many syllables50
10429494822Euphonious vs. cacophonicPleasing or agreeable to the ear vs. discordant, unpleasant sounding, jarring.51
10429495498Literal vs. Figurativeaccurate language without embellishment vs. comparative language for a pictorial effect52
10429496183Active vs. PassiveSubject of the sentence is performing or causing the action rather than a state of being vs. subject is the object of the action or the effect of the verb.53
10429499325Overstated vs. understatedstating something more than it actually is in order to make the point more serious writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is54
10429500248Colloquial vs. formalInformal, conversational vs. formal, proper language.55
10429501336Slang vs jargonjargon:specific to a group slang: inappropriate56
10429502615AllusionA reference to another work of literature, person, or event57
10429502616AmbiguityAn event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way.58
10429504884Anachronisma thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.59
10429504885AphorismA brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.60
10429507188AudienceOne's listener or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed.61
10429507189InvectiveAn emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.62
10429509948JuxtapositionPlacement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts63
10429510320Malapropismthe unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar64
10429512939Rhetorical questionA question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer65
10429512940ToneAttitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character66
10429514282Point of viewthe perspective from which a story is told67
10429514974Stylethe choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work68
10429515344ThemeCentral idea of a work of literature69
10429515345Thesisa statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.70
10429516495PersuasionA kind of speaking or writing that is intended to influence people's actions.71
10429516496Argumenta statement of the meaning or main point of a literary work72
10429517097Appealsethos, logos, pathos73
10429517877EthosEthical appeal74
10429518331Logosan appeal based on logic or reason75
10429518332PathosAppeal to emotion76
10429519965ClaimAn assertion, usually supported by evidence77
10429520911Deductive reasoningreasoning in which a conclusion is reached by stating a general principle and then applying that principle to a specific case (The sun rises every morning; therefore, the sun will rise on Tuesday morning.)78
10429521483Inductive reasoningA type of logic in which generalizations are based on a large number of specific observations.79
10429522342Evidencethe available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.80
10429523390Warrantto justify or deserve81
10429524446Logical fallacyAn error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid82
10429525874Agitatedfeeling or appearing troubled or nervous83
10429525875Ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone84
10429527433Apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern85
10429527434Bombastic(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas86
10429528040Candid(adj.) frank, sincere; impartial; unposed87
10429529023Clinicalextremely objective and realistic; dispassionately analytic; unemotionally critical88
10429534313Colloquialcharacteristic of informal spoken language or conversation89
10429537145Condescendingpossessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing90
10429537690Criticalexpressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.91
10429537691Cynicaldoubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives92
10429538120Didaticintended to instruct93
10429538928Hyperbolicenlarged beyond truth or reasonableness94
10429540094Impartialunbiased; neutral95
10429540729Elegiacmourning that which is lost or past; sorrowful96
10429541850EmbitteredMade bitter or resentful97
10429542448EmpatheticIdentification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives98
10429542920Flippantnot showing a serious or respectful attitude99
10429543344Gothicof the middle ages; of or relating to a mysterious, grotesque, and desolate style of fiction100
10429544449Laudatoryexpressing praise101
10429544450Melancholydepression of spirits102
10429545014Nostalgichaving a longing for things past103
10429545684PedanticExcessively concerned with book learning and formal rules104
10429546449Reverentfeeling or showing deep and solemn respect105
10429546930SarcasticMarked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt106
10429547535Sardonicgrimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic107
10429552360Somberdark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit108
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AP Language Sound Flashcards

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8238174905Alliterationliterary device where two or more words in a phrase or line of poetry share the same beginning sound.0
8238174906Onomatopoeiaa poetic structure of words to convey how something sounds.1
8238178540Assonancethe repetition of a vowel sound or diphthong in non-rhyming words.2
8238178541Consonancerepetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase.3
8238181074Dissonancethe use of harsh-sounding, unusual, or impolite words in poetry to create a disturbing effect or to catch the reader's attention by interrupting a smooth flow of words.4
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AP Psychology Thinking and Language Flashcards

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9568508727Cognitionthe mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.0
9568508728Concepta mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people.1
9568508729Prototypea mental image or best example of a category. Matching new items to a prototype provides quick/easy methods for sorting things.2
9568508730Algorithma methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem.3
9568508731Heuristica simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgements and solve problems efficiently.4
9568508732Insighta sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem; it contrasts with strategy-based solutions.5
9568508733Confirmation biasa tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence.6
9568508734Fixationthe inability to see a problem from a new perspective, by employing a different mindset.7
9568508735Mental seta tendency to approach a problem in one particular way, often a way that has been successful in the past.8
9568508736Functional fixednessthe tendency to think of things only in terms of their usual functions; an impediment to problem solving.9
9568508737representative heuristicjudging the likely-hood of things based on how well they represent, or match, particularly prototypes. (Truck driver and librarian)10
9568508738Availability heuristicestimating the likely-hood of events based on their availability in memory; if instances come readily to mind we presume such events are common.11
9568508739Overconfidencethe tendency to be more confident than correct; to overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgements12
9568508740Belief perserverenceclinging to ones initial concepts after the basis on which they were formed has been discredited.13
9568508741Intuitionan effortless, immediate, automatic feeling or thought as contrasted with explicit, conscious reasoning.14
9568508742Framingthe way an issue is posed; can significantly affect decisions and judgments.15
9568508743Phonemesin language, the smallest distinctive sound unit.16
9568508744Morphemesin language, the smallest unit that carries meaning; may be part of a word.17
9568508745Grammarin a language, a system of rules that enables us to communicate with and understand each other.18
9568508746Semanticsthe set of rules by which we derive the MEANING from morphemes, words, and sentences in a given language; also the study of MEANING.19
9568508747Syntaxthe rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences in a given language.20
9568508748Babbling Stagebeginning at about 4 months, the stage of speech development in which the infant spontaneously utters various sounds at first unrelated to the household language.21
9568508749One word stagethe stage in speech development, from age 1 to 2 , during with a child speaks mostly in single words.22
9568508750Two word stagebeginning about age 2, the stage in speech development during which a child speaks mostly 2 word statements.23
9568508751Telegraphic speechearly speech stage in which a child speaks like a telegram using mostly nouns and verbs.24
9568508752Aphasiaimpairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area or to Wernicke's area.25
9568508753Broca's Areacontrols language expression; an area of the frontal lobe, usually in the left hemisphere of the brain, that directs the muscle movements involving speech. (Controls speech muscles via the motor cortex)26
9568508754Wernicke's Areacontrols language reception; a brain area involving in language comprehension and expression; usually in the left temporal lobe. (Interprets auditory code)27
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Ap English Language and Composition Flashcards

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8029844538AllegoryA story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.0
8029844539Alliterationthe occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words1
8029844540AllusionA direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known.2
8029846450AmbiguityThe multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage3
8029846451analogya comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification4
8029848916antecedentThe word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. ex: a long explanation of an idea denounced to "it"5
8029853746antithesisthe opposition or contrast of ideas: the direct opposite. Example "hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins"6
8029853747aphorismA pithy observation that contains a general truth ex: the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"7
8029855684apostrophea figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction. It is addresses to someone or something that cannot answer.8
8029855685atmospherethe pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art. Frequently to foreshadow events9
8029858179caricaturea picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.10
8029858180clausea grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb.11
8029860742colloquial/colloquialismThe use of slang or informalities in speech or writing.12
8029860743conceita fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor -displays intellectual cleverness13
8029860744connotationThe non-literal, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning. example: the word "discipline" has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression14
8029862863denotationThe strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color. example: denotation of a knife would be a utensil used to cut; the connotation of a knife might be fear, violence, anger, etc.15
8029862864dictionstyle of the author, such as authors word choice. their accuracy and clearness.16
8029862865didacticdidactic words have the primary aim of teaching or instructing. mainly ethical or moral principles17
8029864715euphemismmore agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept18
8029864716extended metaphorA metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work19
8029866924figurative languagewriting or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid20
8029868509figure of speechA device used to produce figurative language in a non-literal sense for rhetorical or vivid effect. ex: apostrophe, hyperbole21
8029868510generic conventionsdescribes traditions for each genre. ex: they differentiate an essay and journalistic writing22
8029868511genreThe major category into which a literary work fits.23
8029868538homilymeans "sermon", it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.24
8029871018hyperboleA figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement. opposite: understatement25
8029871019imageryThe sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions ex: a rose may present visual imagery while also representing the color in a woman's cheeks and/or symbolizing some degree of perfection26
8029873750inference/inferto draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented.27
8029873751invectivean emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.28
8029875435irony/ironicthe contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant, or the difference between what appears to be and what is actually true29
8029875436litotesa form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite. opposite of hyperbole. "it isn't very serious. I have thus tiny little tumor on the brain"30
8029877869loose sentence/ non-periodic sentencea type of sentence in which the main idea comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units such as phrases or clauses. example: I arrived at the San Diego airport after a long, bumpy ride and multiple delays. Could stop at: I arrived at the San Diego airport.31
8029877870metaphorA figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things or the substation of one for the other, suggesting some similarity.32
8029879502metonymyA figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it. Example: "the White House declared" rather than "the President declared"33
8029879503moodThe prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of work.34
8029883199narrativeThe telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.35
8029884849onomatopoeiaA figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words.36
8029884850oxymoronA figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox. example: jumbo shrimp37
8029886843paradoxA statement that appears to be self-contradictory or oppose to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity.38
8029886844parallelismThe grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.39
8029891461parodyA work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.40
8029891462pedanticAn adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly bookish. "show-offy" (using big words for the sake of using big words)41
8029891463periodic sentenceA sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end. example: (After a long, bumpy flight and multiple delays, I arrived at the San Diego airport)42
8029893452personificationA figure of speech in which the author presents or describes concepts, animals, or inanimate objects by endowing them with human attributes or emotions43
8029893453point of viewthe perspective in which a story is told44
8029893454proseprose refers to fiction and non-fiction. In prose the printer determines the length of the line; in poetry, the poet determines the length of the line.45
8029895907repetitionthe action of repeating something that has already been said or written46
8029897253rhetoricthe art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.47
8029897254rhetorical modesThe variety, the conventions, and the purposed of the major kinds of writing.48
8029899754sarcasminvolves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something. well done it can be witty and insightful, when poorly done, it is simply cruel.49
8029899755satireA work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform and ridicule.50
8029899756semanticsThe branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning., their historical and psychological developments, their connotations, and their relation to one another.51
8029899771style1)The sum of choices the author makes. 2)Classification of authors to a group and comparison of an author to similar authors.52
8029902117subject complementA adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb. ex: Brandon is a gifted athlete53
8029902118subordinate clausebegins with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun and will contain both a subject and a verb. This combination of words will not form a complete sentence. It will instead make a reader want additional information to finish the thought. Ex: "After Amy sneezed all over the tuna salad"54
8029903967syllogismA deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises (major and minor) that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion. ex: Major premise: All men are mortal Minor premise: Socrates is a man. Therefore: Socrates is a mortal55
8029903968symbol/symbolismAnything that represents itself and stands for something else. Typically representing something more abstract56
8029905952synecdocheA figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa. ex: to refer to a car as "wheels"57
8029905953synesthesiaWhen one kind of sensory stimulus evokes the subjective experience of another.58
8029908107syntaxThe way the author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences. Similar to diction but diction refers to the individual words while syntax refers to a group of words59
8029909918themethe central idea or message of the work60
8029909919thesisThe sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion, purpose, meaning, or position.61
8029909920tonedescribes the authors attitude toward his material, the audience, or both.62
8029909921transitionA word or phrase that links different ideas.63
8029912227understatementthe ironic minimizing of fact64
8029915710witintellectually amusing language that surprises and delights. Historically, meant basic understanding.65
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AP Language- "Satire-Wit" Flashcards

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6190699553SatireA work that targets human voices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule. Style of writing. Effects are varied, depending on authors goal, but usually is thought provoking and insightful about the human condition0
6190699554SemanticsThe branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words, their historical and psychological development, their connotations, and their relation to another1
6190699555Style1. An evaluation of the sum of the choices an author makes in blending fiction, syntax, figurative language, and other devices 2. Classification of authors to a group and comparison of an author to similar authors2
6190699556Subject complementThe word or clauses that follows a linking verb and complements, or completes, the subject of the sentence by either (1) renaming it or (2) describing it3
6190699557Subordinate clauseThis word group contains both a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone; does not complete a thought4
6190699558SyllogismA seductive system of formal logic that presents two premises that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion5
6190699559SymbolismAnything that represents itself and stands for something else: 1. Natural (nature) 2. Conventional (religious) 3. Literary (in a variety of works)6
6190699560SynecdocheIs a type of metaphor in which the part stands for the whole, the whole for a part, the genus for the species, the species for the genus, the material for the thing made, or in short, any portion, or main quality for the whole or the thing itslef7
6190699561SyntaxThe way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences (group of words)8
6190699562ThemeThe central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life9
6190699563ThesisIs the sentence or a group of sentences that directly expresses the authors opinion, purpose, meaning, or position10
6190699564ToneDescribes the authors attitude toward his material, the audience, or both11
6190699565TransitionA word or phrase that links different ideas12
6190699566UnderstatementThe ironic minimizing of fact, presents something as less significant than it is. Can frequently be humorous and emphatic13
6190699567UndertoneAn attitude that may lie under the ostensible tone of the piece14
6190699568WitIntellectually amazing language that surprises and delights. Quick perception including creative fancy and a quick rogue to articulate an answer that demanded the same quick perception15
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AP Language Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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8351076289alliterationRepetition of the same sound beginning several words or syllables in sequence. ex. "Lead the Land we Love"0
8351076290allusionA direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. ex. "...command of Isaiah"1
8351076291anaphoraRepetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences. "let both side...let both sides..."2
8351076293antithesisAn opposition or contrast of ideas that is often expressed in balanced phrases or clauses. ex. "support any friend, oppose any foe..."3
8351076294archaic dictionThe use of words common to an earlier time period; antiquated language. ex. forebears4
8351076295asyndetonA construction in which elements are presented in a series without conjunctions. Omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses, or words ex. "5
8351076296cumulative sentenceA sentence that completes the main idea at the beginning of the sentence and then builds and adds on. ex. "6
8351076297hortative sentenceA sentence that exhorts, urges, entreats, implores, or calls to action. ex. "let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us."7
8351076298imperative sentenceA sentence that requests or commands. ex. "ask not what your country...ask what you can do for your country"8
8351076300juxtapositionPlacing two elements side by side to present / emphasize a comparison or contrast. ex. ?9
8351076301metaphorCompares two things without using like or as ex.10
8351076302oxymoronA compact paradox in which two successive words seemingly contradict each other. ex. peaceful revolution11
8351076303parallelismSimilarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses. ex. let both sides explore...let both sides formulate... let both sides seek...let both sides unite12
8351076305personificationAttribution of a lifelike quality to an inanimate object or an idea ex. with history the final judge of our deeds13
8351076306rhetorical questionA figure of speech in the form of a question posed for rhetorical effect rather than for the purpose of getting an answer ex. Will you join in that historic effort?14
8351076307synecdochefigure of speech that uses a part to represent the whole15
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AP Language Week 8 Flashcards

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7731122413Affablefriendly; good nature0
7731122414Affinitya natural liking of something or someone1
7731122415Captiousdetecting small or trivial faults2
7731122416Cavaliershowing a lack of proper concern3
7731122417Censoriousseverely critical4
7731122418Contentiouslikely to cause an argument; (of a person) provoking an argument5
7731122419Derideto laugh at mockingly; scorn6
7731122420Dispassionateunaffected by strong feelings or emotions7
7731122421Exasperatedannoyed or irritated8
7731948980Hyperbolicexaggerated9
7731948981Imperviousimpenetrable; incapable of being influenced or persuaded10
7731948982Insularityignorance of or lack of interest other cultures11
7731948983Loftyelevated in tone or style (inflated)12
7731948984Mirthlaughter and amusement; cheerful13
7731948985Moralistichaving strong beliefs about what is right and wrong14
7731948986Pariahan outcast15
7731948987Pejorativehaving derogatory, disparaging, belittling, or negative tone16
7731948988Prosaicmatter-of-fact; lacking poetic qualities17
7731948989Ruefulshowing sorrow or regret18
7731948990Sanctimoniousmaking of show of being morally superior to others ("holier-than-thou")19
7731948991Sentimentalemotional; maudlin20
7731948992Skepticalquestioning or doubting21
7731948993Sublimeof such excellence, grandeur, or beauty that it is admired22
7731948994Sycophanta self-seeking flatterer: a person who flatters in order to gain something to his advantage23
7731948995Tongue-in-cheeknot meaning what you say or write to be taken seriously24
7731948996Atmospherehow the author uses the setting, plot, and details to create a specific mood Effect - tone, foreshadowing25
7731948997Connotationthe association a word has Effect: diction, tone, ethos26
7731948998Denotationthe dictionary definition of a word Effect: diction, tone, emphasis, ethos27
7731948999Extended metaphora metaphor that is lengthy and spans several lines or paragraphs Effect: tone, imagery, ethos, logos28
7731949000Hyperboleextreme exaggeration Effect: tone, emphasis29
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