AP Vocabulary Flashcards

11065001588	Analogy	A comparison of two different things Ex: He interprets logical functions by analogy with machines	0
11065007169	argument	Your position that you are convincing the audience through reasoning Ex: My sister and I were having an argument about the education in the US	1
11065015513	Aristotelian appeals	ethos, logos, and pathos. ex: I use Aristotelian appeals to make my essay more organized	2
11065020423	Attitude	The way an author conveys meaning through a text ex: The author had an attitude when he was explaining his thoughts about the LGBTQ community.	3
11065027163	audience	the authors intended reader ex: The authors' audience thought that the author was giving attitude in her text.	4
11065035983	compare and contrast	Finding similarities and differences between two or more things. ex: I started to compare and contrast tigers and lions	5
11065044889	Connotation	Implied meaning if a word example: the implied or associative meaning of a word	6
11198826313	context	Information founding a statement Example: the decision was taken within the context of planned cuts in spending	7
11198876602	Counterargument	An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward Example: Madison, Jefferson, and Randolph were consulted by Washington, and they advised him not to sign the bill providing for the Bank, but Hamilton's counter-argument was successful.	8
11198941246	deductive reasoning	a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true. example: The sun rises every morning; therefore, the sun will rise on Tuesday morning.	9
11198977072	Denotation	the literal definition of a word Example: "beyond their immediate denotation, the words have a connotative power"	10
11199000105	Diction	A writer's or speaker's choice of words. example: "Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction"	11
11199023305	Ethos	Ethical appeal or credibility example: "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."	12
11199053474	evidence	Proof Example: "the study finds little evidence of overt discrimination"	13
11199074450	figurative language	Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling. Examples: Simile, Metaphor, Idioms, Hyperbole, etc.	14
11199089713	Genre	a category of literary composition. Example: "Before you begin writing your novel, you must decide on a form and a genre."	15
11199111301	Imagery	Description that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) example: "Kathy uses imagery to create a lyrical emotion"	16
11199129129	implication	the act of suggesting or hinting Example: "the implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible"	17
11199150598	inductive reasoning	specific to general example: "Amy leaves for school at 7:00 a.m. Amy is always on time. Amy assumes, then, that she will always be on time if she leaves at 7:00 a.m."	18
11199182566	Irony	the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning Example: "Don't go overboard with the gratitude," he rejoined with heavy irony"	19
11199194608	Juxtaposition	Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts	20
11199211090	Logos	logic Example:"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints; we also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."	21
11199244805	occasion	An aspect of context; the cause or reason for writing Example: "on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning"	22
11199341865	organization	arranged in an orderly way example: "a research organization"	23
11199364697	Pathos	emotion An example of pathos is someone feeling bad for a friend whose dog has died.	24
11199425415	purpose	the goal the speaker wants to achieve example: "The purpose of this homework is to get better understanding to the topic"	25
11199451647	Repetition	Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis example: "her comments are worthy of repetition"	26
11199509384	Rhetoric	the art of using language effectively and persuasively Example/Explain: How did this idiot get elected? - A rhetorical question to convince others that the "idiot" does not deserve to be elected.	27
11199543485	Rhetorical Triangle	speaker, audience, subject	28
11199609616	Speaker	the voice behind the text. Example: "There was great applause when the speaker sat down."	29
11218950083	Style	the choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work	30
11218960120	Symbolism	A device in literature where an object represents an idea. example: "he has always believed in the importance of symbolism in garden art"	31
11218981002	Syntax	Sentence structure example: "the syntax of English"	32
11218993509	Synthesis	Using more than one source in a writing Example: "the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work"	33
11219008500	Theme	a topic. example: "the theme of the sermon was reverence"	34
11219024809	Tone	Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, subject, or character Example: "trust her to lower the tone of the conversation"	35
11219029695	voice	A writers distinctive use of language Example: "Her voice has an aspirate quality."	36
11219062276	Alliteration	Repetition of initial consonant sounds example: "the bee buzzes"	37
11247962794	Allusion	an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.	38
11247962795	anecdote	a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person	39
11247962796	consession	Acknowledging a point made by the opposing side	40
11247962797	didactic	intended to teach	41
11247962798	Euphamism	a mild term substituted for a harsh one	42
11247962799	Exemplification	showing by example	43
11247962800	Hyperbole	exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.	44
11247962801	Idiom	A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.	45
11247962802	Onomatopoeia	A word that imitates the sound it represents.	46
11247962803	Paradox	a statement that seems contradictory but is actually true	47
11247962804	Parallelism	Phrases or sentences of a similar construction/meaning placed side by side, balancing each other	48
11247962805	Parody	a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner	49
11247962806	Personification	A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes	50
11247962807	Sarcasm	the use of irony to mock or convey contempt	51
11247962808	Satire	A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.	52
11247962809	Synecdoche	a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa	53
11247962810	Understatement	A statement that says less than what is meant	54