AP language #10 Flashcards
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| 7900587000 | oxymoron | an apparent contradiction of terms | 0 | |
| 7900587001 | pacing | relative speed or slowness with which a story is told or idea presented | 1 | |
| 7900587002 | panegyric (n) | statements of great appreciation, usually very formal | 2 | |
| 7900587003 | paradox | a statement or situation that appears contradictory | 3 | |
| 7900587004 | paramount (adj) | chief in importance, above all others | 4 | |
| 7900587005 | parody (n) | humorous imitation | 5 | |
| 7900587006 | patronizing | treating in a condescending manner | 6 | |
| 7900587007 | pejorative | describing words or phrases that belittle or speak negatively of someone | 7 | |
| 7900587008 | penitent | express sorrow and ask forgiveness | 8 |