AP Language Sept. 1 Flashcards

4813252391	Ambiguity	The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage	0
4813252392	Antithesis	The opposition or contrast of ideas; the direct opposite	1
4813430531	Conceit	A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects	2
4813430532	Diction	The writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness	3
4813430533	Invective	An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language	4
4813430534	Metonymy	A figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it	5
4813430535	Parallelism	The grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity	6
4813440054	Syllogism	A deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion	7
4813440055	Synecdoche	A figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or, occasionally, the whole is used to represent a part	8
4818418257	Understatement	The ironic minimalizing of fact; presents something as less significant that it is	9