AP English Language Figures of RHETORIC Flashcards

13350351488	parallelism	similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses	0
13350365145	Parallelism: effect	- repetition - highlight length - illustrate routine - EMPHASIS - rhythm - suspense and thrill - persuasiveness	1
13350380908	periodic sentence	suspense	2
13350529385	cumulative sentence	more detail	3
13350532021	rhetorical question	thought provoking: humorous, obvious, or reflective	4
13350542430	inversion	the normal order of words is reversed	5
13350616500	balances sentence	a sentence in which words, phrases, or clauses are set off against each other to emphasize a contrast	6
13350631745	anathema	(n.) an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)	7
13350631746	anaphora	the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses	8
13350634319	aphorism	later	9
13350634320	epigram	later	10
13350639908	antithesis	1. balance between opposite qualities 2. Incite reflection 3. to emphasize greatness of what can be perceived as a small idea 4. express and idea more emphatically 5. pros and cons of a particular subject	11
13350649897	inversion: purpose	- emphasis on particular point - changing the focus of the readers from a particular point	12
13350735634	anaphora: purpose	to emphasize a certain word	13
13350759568	cataloging	truncates pace, sense of urgency, many commas, short clauses, action	14
13350765199	appositives	extension to sentences, flow & peace, just adding on to, adds essential information	15
13350836573	dashes	later	16