ap language vocab Flashcards

14920385678	analogy	a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.	0
14920422578	argument vs argumentation	"Argument" is mainly a fight, a quarrel, which happens due to "X" reason. Whereas, "argumentation" refers mainly to a discussion of different proposals, as a debate.	1
14920432304	active voice	The active voice describes a sentence where the subject performs the action stated by the verb. It follows a clear subject + verb + object construct that's easy to read. In fact, sentences constructed in the active voice add impact to your writing.	2
14920440918	Alliteration	the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.	3
14920454100	allusion	an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.	4
14920454101	Allegory	a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.	5
15038427201	Ambiguity	The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.	6
15038431200	Anaphora	the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses	7
15038437862	anecdote	a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person	8
15038441557	Antithesis	the direct opposite, a sharp contrast	9
15038446189	antecedent	The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.	10
15038450556	assumption	A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.	11
15083222293	Apostrophe	A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love.	12
15083241473	caricature	an exaggerated portrayal of one's features	13
15083248303	Defend, challenge, or qualify	support, attack, or determine conditions	14
15083254299	Euphemism	An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant	15
15083258831	epigram	a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation	16
15221950634	Appositive	A word or phrase that renames a nearby noun or pronoun.	17
15221957152	Aphorism	A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.	18
15221965068	Bandwagon	A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.	19
15221981082	concrete vs abstract diction	Abstract diction or abstract imagery is the language (words and phrases) we use to describe qualities that cannot be perceived with our five senses (sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing). For example, calling something pleasant or pleasing is abstract, while calling something yellow or sour is concrete.	20
15221996115	conundrum	a difficult problem	21