AP Language Vocab #2 Flashcards

15006850677	Ambiguity	Definition: An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way. Example: Sarah gave a bath to her dog wearing a pink t-shirt.	0
15006909309	Anaphora	Definition: the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses Example: Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better	1
15006913616	anecdote	Definition: short account of event Example: if a group of coworkers are discussing pets, and one coworker tells a story about how her cat comes downstairs at a certain time every night	2
15006913617	antithesis	Definition: the exact opposite Example: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.	3
15006922469	antecedent	Definition: The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. Example: My sister is at the top of her class. In this sentence, the antecedent is 'sister'	4
15006922470	assumption	Definition: a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. Example: the fulfillment of the duties of another person who has been fired from your company.	5