All AP Language and Composition Terms Flashcards

7891908224	Allusion	a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication	0
7891908225	Apostrophe	A writer or a speaker detaches himself from the reality and addresses an imaginary character in his speech.	1
7891908226	Aphorism	a statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise and witty manner	2
7891908227	Balanced Sentence	A sentence is made up of two segments which are equal, not only in length, but also in grammatical structure and meaning	3
7891908228	Caricature	a device used in descriptive writing and visual arts where particular aspects of a subject are exaggerated to create a silly or comic effect.	4
7891908229	Cliche	A saying that is overused to the extent it loses its value and meaning.	5
7891908230	Conceit	a figure of speech in which two vastly different objects are likened together with the help of similes or metaphors.	6
7891908231	Anaphora	the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect	7
7891908232	Epistrophe	a stylistic device that can be defined as the repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences	8
7891908233	Anecdote	a short and interesting story or an amusing event often proposed to support or demonstrate some point and make readers and listeners laugh.	9
7891908234	Colloquialism	the use of informal words, phrases or even slang in a piece of writing	10
7891908235	Diction	style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.	11
7891908236	Syntax	how the author's chosen words are used to form a sentence	12
7891908237	Exposition	a literary device used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience or readers.	13
7891908238	Hyperbole	a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.	14
7891908239	Imagery	the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses	15
7891908240	Soliloquy	used in drama to reveal the innermost thoughts of a character (inner monologue).	16
7891908241	Irony	Way in which words are used that they are different than their actual meaning.	17
7891908242	Verbal Irony	when a speaker speaks something contradictory to what he intends to.	18
7891908243	Dramatic Irony	a useful plot device for creating situations where audience knows more about the situations, the causes of conflicts and their resolutions before leading characters or actors.	19
7891908244	Situational Irony	What is expected to happen is not what actual happens in reality.	20
7891908245	Onomatopoeia	a word, which imitates the natural sounds of a thing	21
7891908246	Oratory	skill in public speaking	22
7891908247	Narration	Tell a story (typically overlaid upon a series of scenes)	23
7891908248	Parody	an imitation of a particular writer, artist or a genre, exaggerating it deliberately to produce a comic effect.	24
7891908249	Alliteration	the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables .	25
7891908250	Assonance	repetition of vowels without repetition of consonants used as an alternative to rhyme in verse	26
7891908251	Pathos	Persuasion tactic using Emotion	27
7891908252	Ethos	Persuasion tactic using Experience or Character	28
7891908253	Logos	Persuasion tactic using Logic	29
7891908254	Metaphor	A comparison of two unlike things.	30
7891908255	Simile	A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"	31
7891908256	Pun	The usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings	32
7891908257	Warrant	The part of an argument that links the evidence to the claim.	33
7891908258	Claim	an opinion or statement that you are trying to prove.	34
7891908259	Evidence	Items (either tangible or intangible) that help support an opinion or statement.	35
7891908260	Counterclaim	A statement that opposes your own view.	36
7891908261	Rebuttal	A statement that helps to disprove a counterclaim and makes your argument stronger.	37
7891908262	Thesis	A proposition by an author that is meant to be proven throughout the case of his or her argument.	38
7891908263	Persuasion	an attempt to influence a person's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors	39
7891908264	Periodic Sentence	this type of sentence has the main clause at the end.	40
7891908265	Persona	the "mask" an actor or actress wears which refers to the character in which they represent.	41
7891908266	Personification	when non-human entities receive human-like characteristics	42
7891908267	Prose	the natural type of writing and speaking we do in everyday communication. Unmetered and has a natural flow.	43
7891908268	Rhetoric	a technique of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form.	44
7891908269	Ridicule	a manner of arguing something in which one argues for his position by showing the absurdity of the position of his opponent.	45
7891908270	sarcasm	to speak bitterly. What you say is not your intended meaning.	46
7891908271	Satire	technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule.	47
7891908272	synecdoche	a part of something represents the whole or it may use a whole to represent a part.	48
7891908273	Theme	the main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.	49
7891908274	Motif	an object or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work	50
7891908275	Tone	The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience expressed through choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.	51
7891908276	Anaphora	the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect	52
7891908277	rhetorical question	A question asked just for effect or to lay emphasis on some point discussed when no real answer is expected	53
7891908278	symbolism	it is an object (or action) representing another, to give an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.	54
7891908279	cacophony	The use of words with sharp, harsh, hissing and unmelodious sounds primarily those of consonants to achieve desired results.	55
7891908280	Didactic	literary texts which are overloaded with informative or realistic matter and are marked by the omission of graceful and pleasing details.	56
7891908281	erudite	a style of writing that is very scholarly.	57
7891908282	Chiasmus	two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures in order to produce an artistic effect.	58
7891908283	Invective	speech or writing that attacks, insults, or denounces a person, topic, or institution. It involves the use of abusive and negative use of language.	59
7891908284	metonymy	a figure of speech that replaces the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely associated	60
7891908285	Non-sequitur	literary devices which include the statements, sayings and conclusions that do not follow the fundamental principles of logic and reason	61
7891908286	Elegiac	speech or writing with a tone full of sorrow and lament.	62
7891908287	juxtaposition	a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative or a poem for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.	63
7891908288	syllogism	a rhetorical device that starts an argument with a reference to something general and from this it draws conclusion about something more specific	64
7891908289	Tautology	a repetitive use of phrases or words which have similar meanings.	65
7891908290	pejorative	speech or writing wrote in a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling tone.	66
7891908291	understatement	a figure of speech employed by writers or speakers to intentionally make a situation seem less important than it really is.	67
7916154531	Anadiplosis	Beginning a sentence or clause by repeating the last word or words of the previous sentence or clause.	68
7916155658	Hypophora	Posing a question and then immediately answering it.	69