AP Words Flashcards

9179694490	parody	Definition: a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner Ex: Spaceballs(spoof on Star Wars Movies)	0
9179694491	syntax	Definition: the rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences in a given language Ex: Incorrect - While watching a movie, people who text on their phone are very annoying. Correct - People who text on their phone while watching a movie are very annoying.	1
9179698581	antithesis	Definition: the direct opposite, a sharp contrast Ex: One small step for man, one big jump for mankind	2
9179698582	ethos	Definition: beliefs or character of a group Ex: Credibility	3
9179708476	metonymy	Definition: substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it Ex: The McDonald's Sign (Symbol For The Fast Food Restaurant, McDonalds)	4
9179715784	onomatopeia	Definition: formation or use of words that imitate sounds of the actions they refer to Ex: Quack Quack	5
9179718779	alliteration	Definitiobn: use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse Ex: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers...	6
9179718780	euphemism	Definition: an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive Ex: passed away vs. died	7
9179721682	hyperbole	Definition: A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor Ex: This dress makes me look like a whale.	8
9179725943	elegiac/elegy	Definition: expressing sorrow or lamentation Ex: eulogy	9
9179731715	pathos	Definition: Appeal to emotion Ex: The Scarlet Letter	10
9179731716	speaker	Definition: the person who is presenting an oral message to a listener Ex: Teacher	11
9179731717	mood	Definition: Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader Ex: sad, happy, angry	12
9179736816	understatement	Definition: the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. Ex: It's no big deal...	13
9179736817	allusion	Definition: A reference to another work of literature, person, or event Ex: You're A Regular Einstein	14
9179739663	exposition	Definition: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic Ex: Billy will be an astronaut in the near future.	15
9179758032	ad hominem argument	Definition: an argument attacking an individual's character rather than his or her position on an issue Ex: You cant go to law school, your brother is a criminal.	16
9179752138	rhetorical purpose	Definition: Use of a technique by an author or speaker to influence the audience. Ex: The author wrote this story to make the reader think about what he/she could have done to save the dolphin.	17
9179748298	rhetorical devices	Definition: techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively Ex: Figurative Language, Imagery, Syntax...	18
9179744927	rhetorical strategy	Definition: various strategies and appeals that writers use to persuade Ex: alliteration, rhetorical question	19