ap lang

259991053	ad hominem argument	this is an argument that appeals to emotion rather than reason.
259991054	allegory	using character or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning.
259991055	alliteration	repetition of sounds.
259991056	allusion	direct or indirect reference to something that is presumably commonly known.
259991057	ambiguity	The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.
259991059	antecedent	Word or phrase referred by a pronoun.
259991060	antithesis	a statement in which two opposing ideas are balanced
259991061	aphorism	a short, often witty statement of a principle or a truth about life. Examples: "Early bird gets the worm." "What goes around, comes around.." "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
259991062	apostrophe	when a speaker address someone/something that isn't there. Ex. "Are you there God? It's me, Mr. Ginley."
259991063	caricature	a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
259991064	chiasmus	a statement consisting of two parallel parts in which the second part is structurally reversed
259991065	clause	a grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb
259991066	colloquialism	slang in speech or writing
259991068	connotation	the implied or associative meaning of a word
259991069	denotation	The literal, dictionary definition of a word
259991070	diction	Refers to the writers word choice
259991071	didactic	these works have the primary aims of teaching or instructing
259991072	euphemism	less offensive substitute for generally unpleasant words or concepts.
259991073	figure of speech	Devise used to produce figurative language.
259991074	generic conventions	describes traditions for each genre.
259991075	genre	major category in which a literary work fits.
259991077	homily	"sermon". any serious talk, speech, or lecture.
259991078	hyperbole	figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration. Often have comic effect, but can also be serious. Often posses irony.
259991079	invective	emotionally violent, abusive language.
259991080	verbal irony	Words literally state the opposite of the writer's (or speakers) true meaning.
259991081	situational irony	events turn out the opposite of what is expected. what readers and characters think will happen, doesn't.
259991082	dramatic irony	Facts or events are unknown to a character in the play or piece of fiction, but know to the audience or reader.
259991083	juxtaposition	placing dissimilar items, descriptions, or ideas close together or side by side (for comparison and contrast).
259991085	metaphor	using implied comparisons of seemingly unlike things, suggesting similarity.
259991086	metonymy	substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
259991088	onomatopoeia	figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words.
259991089	oxymoron	figure of , conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence') or "jumbo shrimp"
259991090	paradox	statement that appears to be self-contradictory, but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth.
259991091	parallelism	refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. *
259991092	parody	humorous or satirical mimicry
259991093	pedantic	characterized by an excessive display of learning or scholarship
259991095	personification	giving human qualities to animals or objects
259991096	First person narrator	Tells the story with the first-person pronoun, "I," and is a character in the story. Can either be a protagonist, participant, or an observer in the story.
259991097	third person narrator	relates events with the third-person pronouns, "he," "she," and "it."
259991098	predicate adjectives	An adjective, group of adjectives, or adjective clause that follows a linking verb
259991099	predicate nominative	a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject
259991100	prose	one of the major divisions of genre, refers to fiction and nonfiction. Technically, anything that isn't poetry or drama.
259991101	repetition	duplication of any element of language.
259991102	rhetoric	study of the technique and rules for using language effectively
259991103	logos	logical reasoning, an appeal based on logic or reason
259991104	pathos	emotional appeal, plays on reader's emotions and interests.
259991105	ethos	an appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
259991106	purpose of exposition	to explain and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion.
259991107	purpose of argumentation	to prove the validity of an idea, or point of view, by presenting sound reasoning, or thoughtful discussion.
259991108	rhetorical question	a question asked for an effect, not actually requiring an answer
259991109	sarcasm	involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone.
260803906	infer	to conclude from information presented
260803907	narrative	telling of a story