AP Language Terms (Part 6) Flashcards

5004489398	Prose	A form of language that has no formal metrical structure, and applies a natural flow of speech, along with ordinary grammatical structure rather than rhythmic structure, such as in the case of traditional poetry Ex. (basically the way normal speech is exchanged every day) "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin" (CG)	0
5004492359	Repetition	Repeating a word, phrase, or sentence to add emphasis, unity, and/or power - commonly used in formal speeches Ex. The repeated use of "I have a dream," throughout MLK's famous speech (CG)	1
5004493990	Rhetoric	The art or skill of using language (speaking or writing) formally and effectively, especially as a way to persuade or influence people even if the content is not honest or reasonable Ex. "I would die if you asked me to sing in front of my parents" uses hyperbole to persuade peers not to make her sing (CG)	2
5004501356	Sarcasm	Meant to mock with satirical or ironic remarks, with a purpose to amuse and/or hurt someone Ex: "Good fences make good neighbors" (CG)	3
5004501357	Satire	A technique to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule Ex: "If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." (CG)	4
5004501358	Semantics	Refers to the different meanings of words, phrases, signs, or other symbols Ex: White Wine vs. White Skin, vs. White Lie (CG)	5
5004503423	Style	The way a writer writes, and the technique which an individual author uses in his writing - depends upon one's syntax, word choice, and tone Ex: descriptive, persuasive, narrative	6
5004503424	Subject Complement	The adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb Ex: appear, feel, grow, look, prove, remain, smell, sound, taste (CG)	7
5004507324	Predicate Nominative	A word in the nominative case that completes a copulative verb: Ex: "son" in the sentence Charlie is my son. (CG)	8
5004511039	Predicate Adjective	Modifies the subject of the sentence, usually adds to the specificity Ex: The flowers are blue (blue is the predicate adj.) (CG)	9