AP Language, Week #1 Vocabulary Flashcards
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| 11599566539 | Analogy | A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them. Example: That movie was a roller coaster of emotions. |  | 0 |
| 11599566540 | Arguement | Connected series of statements intended to support a proposition Example: "The internet is a great invention," then add logical details that support your argument. |  | 1 |
| 11599571668 | Argumentation | writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting reasoned arguments. Example Sentence: The matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final |  | 2 |
| 11599571669 | Active Voice | The subject of the sentence (the person, animal, or thing) performing the action. Example: The boy kicks the ball. Active: Boy Verb: Kicks |  | 3 |
| 11599580367 | Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds Example: Barry bought a book to bring to the backyard barbecue. |  | 4 |
| 11599580368 | Allusion | A reference to another work of literature, person, or event. Example: He was a real Romeo with the ladies. |  | 5 |
| 11599583832 | Allegory | a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Example: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis is a religious allegory. Aslan the lion represents Christ or God, the White Witch represents evil, and Edmund represents Judas as the betrayer. |  | 6 |