AP Language Flashcards

2857923876	Rhetoric	From the Greek for "orator," this term describes the art of communicating effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.	0
2857973866	Occasion	Time and place that the text is written or spoken	1
2857975996	Context	Circumstances, atmosphere, and attitudes surrounding the text	2
2858026591	Purpose	The goal of the writing or speech	3
2858028357	Argument	A spoken, written, or visual text that expresses a point of view (must be arguable and not a fact)	4
2858049267	Analysis	Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation	5
2858081909	Claim/Assertion	The thesis statement, argument, position, or viewpoint on a debatable issue	6
2858084290	Claim of Fact	To argue that something is or is not true	7
2858086345	Claim of Value	To argue that something is good or bad, right or wrong, desirable or undesirable. The arguer evaluates a claim of value	8
2858089962	Claim of Policy	An argument that proposes a change	9
2987431048	Anaphora	Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses. Establishes rhythm	10
2987444142	Epistrophe	Repetition of the same word or group of words at the end of successive clauses. Establishes rhythm	11
2987448196	Climax	Arrangement of words and phrases in order of increasing importance	12
2987452205	Chiasmus	"Criss-cross" of words, reversal of grammatical structure in successive phrases or clauses (By the day frolic and by the dance by night)	13
2987459192	Polysyndeton	The deliberate use of many conjunctions	14
2987460794	Alliteration	Repetition of initial consonant sounds on two or more words placed side-by-side	15
2987475618	Parallel Structure	Similarly structured pairs or series of words, phrases, and clauses (Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I will learn)	16
2987483866	Antithesis	Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure.	17
3055319950	Analogy	Comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification	18
3055414347	Explicit Argument	States a claim and supports it with reasoning and evidence	19
3055417969	Implicit Argument	Doesn't always look like an argument	20
3055421775	Diction	Author's choice of words	21
3055423661	Denotation	Literal meaning of words	22
3055425970	Connotation	All ideas or feelings that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning	23
3055432113	Juxtaposition	Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts	24
3055458106	Details	Includes facts, observations, and incidents used to create tone and express a purpose. Good writers choose details with care, selecting those that have the most meaning and impact on the writer	25