AP Language Set 1 Flashcards

4765000284	Antithesis	Establishes a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or juxtaposing them, often in parallel order.	0
4765003908	Chiasmus	A crossing parallelism, where the second part of a grammatical construction is balanced or paralleled by the first part, only in reverse order.	1
4765007304	Anadiplosis	Repeating the last word of one phrase, clause, or sentence at or very near the beginning of the next.	2
4765012877	Anaphora	Depiction of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences	3
4765015911	Epistrophe	The repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences. Counterpart to anaphora.	4
4765018869	Polysyndeton	The repeated use of a conjunction in a list. Counterpart to asyndeton.	5
4766317032	Ellipsis	The use of three "dots" in a row to signal omission of superfluous language.	6
4766319797	Asyndeton	The omission of a conjunction from a list.	7
4766323878	Allusion	An indirect or passing reference to some event, place, person, or artistic work, the nature and relevance of which is not explained by the writer but relies on the reader's familiarity with what is thus mentioned.	8
4766329411	Aphorism	A brief statement that expresses a wise observation about life.	9
4766330818	Analogy	The comparison of two similar things in order to clarify a difficult idea.	10
4766335171	Apostrophe	An interruption in dialogue that allows for the direct dress of a person or abstract idea. This person/object may or may not be present.	11
4766338774	Euphemism	Substituting an inoffensive word or phrase for an unpleasant or embarrassing expression.	12
4766345130	Hyperbole	Exaggeration used for emphasis. Can be used to heighten effect, to catalyze recognition, or to create a humorous perception.	13
4766349681	Oxymoron	A two word paradox that is used to emphasize the complexity or ridiculousness of human nature.	14
4766352391	Paradox	A statement that seems to be a contradiction but still remains true.	15
4766355010	Pun	The use of word to highlight a double meaning, usually a humorous one.	16
4766356771	Undestatement	Purposely describing an idea, event, or person as less than important in actuality. Used to create irony/sarcasm.	17
4766361018	Rhetorical Question	A question posed by the speaker/author in order to bring attention to an issue. Not used to look for answers, instead they are used to lean on the emotions of an audience.	18