AP Language Rhetorical Terms

24464524	repetition	the duplication, either exact or approximate, or any element of language, such as sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern
24464525	parody	a work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
24464526	understatement	the opposite of exaggeration. it is a technique for developing irony and/or humor where one writes or says less than intended
24464527	homily	this term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
24464528	colloquialism	the use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. not generally acceptable in formal writing; may include local or regional dialects
24464529	denotation	the literal or dictionary meaning of a word
24464530	antecedent	the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers
24464531	satire	a work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and convention for reform or ridicule. regardless of whether or not the work aims to reform humans or their society, _____ is best seen as a style of writing rather than a purpose for writing. the effect of ____, often humorous, is thought provoking and insightful about the human condition
24464532	figuative language	writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid
24464533	invective	an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language
24464534	periodic sentence	a sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end. the independent clause is precended by a phrase or clause that cannot stand alone. the effect is to add emphasis and structural variety
24464535	logos	an appeal based on logic or reason
24464536	synecdoche	a figure of speech that utilizes a part as representative of the whole. "All hands on deck" is an example
24464537	parallelism	refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity
24464538	verbal irony	in this type of irony, the words literally state the opposite of the writer's true meaning
24464539	pathos	and appeal based on emotion
24464540	anaphora	repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. this is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer's point more coherent
24464541	diction	the author's choice of words that creates tone, attitude, and style, as well as meaning
24464542	balance	a situation in which all parts of the presentation are equal, whether in sentences or paragraphs or sections of a longer work
24464543	authority	arguments that draw on recognized experts or persons with highly relevent experience