AP Language, Test Study 3 Flashcards
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7124947586 | Elegy | A work that expresses sorrow | 0 | |
7124948171 | Ellipses | Indicated by a series of three periods; shows that words have been omitted | 1 | |
7124948444 | Ethos | Refers to generally ethics, or values | 2 | |
7124949278 | Euphemism | A mild or pleasant sounding expression that substitutes for a harsh, indelicate, or simply less pleasant idea | 3 | |
7124949873 | Exposition | Writing or speech that is organized to explain | 4 | |
7124950932 | Hyperbole | A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used to achieve emphasis | 5 | |
7124951768 | Inductive Argument | Creating a case by providing specific examples and drawing a conclusion based on the evidence they provide | 6 | |
7124953633 | Irony | When a situation produces an outcome that is the opposite of what is expected | 7 | |
7124954867 | Juxtaposition | When two contrasting things are placed next to each other for comparison | 8 | |
7124955499 | Logos | The use of reason as a controlling principle in an argument | 9 |