AP Language Vocabulary Flashcards

7199409356	Polysyndeton	The use of several conjunctions in close succession.	0
7199412142	Satire	A technique employed by writers to explore & criticize foolishness and corruption of an individuale or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule.	1
7199432267	Colloquialism	Words or expressions used in ordinary language by common people.	2
7199436800	Asyndeton	Omitting of conjunctions between words phrases, or clauses.	3
7199438504	Antithesis	Contrasting relationship between two ideas.	4
7199440577	Periodic Sentence Structure	Has the main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and can be persuasive by putting reasons for something at the beginning before the final point is made. It can also create suspense or interest for the reader.	5
7199448940	Parallelism	Gives two or more parts of the sentences a similar form.	6
7199450969	Syntax	The way in which words and punctuation are used and arranged to form phrases, clauses and sentences.	7
7199454545	Diction	A style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. It separates good writing from bad writing. Ex. Formal: Hello, young man. It is a true pleasure to make your acquaintance. How are you feeling?	8
7199463477	Tone	An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the view point of a writer on a particular subject.	9
7199466647	Rhetorical Strategies	Help a writer organize evidence, connect facts into a sequence, and provide clusters of information necessary for conveying a purpose or an argument.	10
7199470202	Rhetoric	The study and practice of effective communication; the ability to use language effectively, particulary in argument and persuasion.	11