AP Language Flashcards

8777893784	Syntax	the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language	0
8777893785	Digression	a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing	1
8777900621	Convoluted	(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow	2
8777900622	Enigmatic	difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious	3
8777909811	Fallacy	a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.	4
8777937867	Aphorism	a pithy observation that contains a general truth Example: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."	5
8777955804	Metonymy	the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant Example: suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing	6
8777973792	Colloquialism	informal words, phrases, or even slang in a piece of writing Example: Gonna vs. going to	7
8778004945	Invective	insulting, abusive, or highly critical language Example: "You dirty rotten scoundrel!"	8
8778016791	Euphemism	a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing Example: Pass away vs die	9
8778030648	Idiom	phrase or an expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning Example: raining cats and dogs, under the weather	10