AP English Language and Composition Vocab Set 1 Flashcards
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| 7280156618 | Alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables . | 0 | |
| 7280157817 | Assonance | repetition of vowels without repetition of consonants used as an alternative to rhyme in verse | 1 | |
| 7294520042 | Pathos | Persuasion tactic using Emotion | 2 | |
| 7294520416 | Ethos | Persuasion tactic using Experience or Character | 3 | |
| 7294521317 | Logos | Persuasion tactic using Logic | 4 | |
| 7294522395 | Metaphor | A comparison of two unlike things. | 5 | |
| 7294522695 | Simile | A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" | 6 | |
| 7294523799 | Pun | The usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings | 7 | |
| 7294524578 | Warrant | The part of an argument that links the evidence to the claim. | 8 | |
| 7294526894 | Claim | an opinion or statement that you are trying to prove. | 9 | |
| 7294527316 | Evidence | Items (either tangible or intangible) that help support an opinion or statement. | 10 | |
| 7294527981 | Counterclaim | A statement that opposes your own view. | 11 | |
| 7294528868 | Rebuttal | A statement that helps to disprove a counterclaim and makes your argument stronger. | 12 | |
| 7294531347 | Thesis | A proposition by an author that is meant to be proven throughout the case of his or her argument. | 13 | |
| 7294536557 | Persuasion | an attempt to influence a person's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors | 14 |