AP Language Section 2 Flashcards

5379397878	Denotation	The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color	0
5379443075	Diacope	Repetition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase	1
5379550516	Diction	Related to style, this refers writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness	2
5379620696	Didactic	Works to have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially in teaching of moral or ethical principles	3
5379682597	Enumeratio	Figure of amplification in which a subjects divided into constituents parts or details, and may include a listing of causes, effects, problems, solutions, conditions, and consequences	4
5386142057	Expletive	Figure of emphases in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side	5
5386151476	Euphemism	A more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept; may be used to adhere to standards of social or political correctness or to add humor or ironic understatement	6
5386160379	Exposition	One of the four chief types of composition, the purpose is to explain something; in drama it is used as introductory material	7
5386170081	Extended Metaphor	Developed at great length, occurring frequently throughout the work	8
5386177107	Figurative Language	Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid	9
5386489957	Figure of Speech	A device used to produce figurate language; many compare dissimilar things	10
5386494348	Generic Conventions	This terms describes traditions for each genre; they differentiate and essay snd journalistic writing or an auto biography and political writing	11
5386504585	Genre	The major category into which a literary work fits; the basis divisions of literature are prose, poetry, and drama	12
5386511799	Homily	Literally means "sermon", but more informally can mean series talk, speech, or lecture involving spiritual advice	13
5396072285	Hyperbole	A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement; often have a comic effect	14
5396076829	Hypophora	Figure of reasoning in which one or more questions are asked and then answered raising and responding to one's own questions	15
5396084224	Imagery	The sensory details of figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions (uses the five senses)	16