AP Language and Composition - Language List #2 Flashcards
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| 7286371727 | Antithesis | Contrasting ideas through juxtaposition, in a parallel structure | 0 | |
| 7286371728 | Syntax | The way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences. | 1 | |
| 7286371729 | Prose | Fiction and nonfiction including all of its forms | 2 | |
| 7286371730 | Jargon | vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people | 3 | |
| 7286371731 | Colloquialism | the use of informal words, phrases or even slang in a piece of writing. | 4 | |
| 7286371732 | Register | One of the varieties of language appropriate to particular social situation | 5 | |
| 7286371733 | Diction | refers to an author's word choice | 6 | |
| 7286371734 | Mode | The method or form of a literary work | 7 | |
| 7286371735 | Undertone | an attitude that may lie under the ostensible tone of the piece | 8 | |
| 7286371736 | Anecdote | Short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting event | 9 | |
| 7286371737 | Wit | intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights | 10 | |
| 7286371738 | Explication | The art of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text | 11 | |
| 7286371739 | Homily | Sermon; serious talk, speech or lecture | 12 | |
| 7286371740 | Etymology | The study of word origins | 13 | |
| 7286371741 | Equivocate | speak ambiguously; avoid telling the truth | 14 | |
| 7286371742 | Poignant | Deeply moving, emotional | 15 | |
| 7286371743 | Castigate | Scold strongly | 16 | |
| 7286371744 | Didactic | Intended to teach | 17 | |
| 7286371745 | Ubiquitous | Found everywhere | 18 | |
| 7286371746 | Ostentatious | Showy | 19 |