AP Vocab
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paradoxical juxtaposition of words that seem to contradict each other but that make an odd sort of sense | ||
similar patterns of grammatical structure and length | ||
sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end | ||
using many conjunctions to overwhelming effect | ||
use of two different words in a grammatically similar way but producing different, often incongruous, meanings | ||
the means of creating a relationship or conveying an underlying attitude or mood | ||
short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident | ||
critical or explanatory notes or comments | ||
concise statement of a principle, truth, or sentiment | ||
a brief witty statement | ||
literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule | ||
an argument against an idea, usually regarding philosophy, politics, or religion | ||
concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts | ||
a negative term for writing designed to sway opinion rather than present information | ||
an ironic, sarcastic, or witty composition that claims to argue for something, but actually argues against it | ||
form of deductive reasoning in which the conclusion is supported by a major and minor premise |