Ap English Language Glossary Flashcards

14855125216	Antithesis	A contrast in ideas in two phrases,clauses, or sentences (a form of parrelism). Ex: Small step for man, giant leap for mankind.	0
14855125217	Aphorism	A short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment. Ex: Actions speak louder than words.	1
14855125218	Apostrophe	A location that addresses a person or personified thing not present. Ex: Twinkle twinkle little star.	2
14855125219	Archaic Diction	The use of words common to an earlier time period; antiquantied language. Ex: hath, thou	3
14855125220	Assertion	An emphatic statement; declaration. An assertion supported by evidence becomes an argument. Ex: Convincing someone that you're innocent.	4
14855125221	Assonance	The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry. Ex: Go slow over the road	5
14855125222	assumption	A belief or statement taken for granted without proof. Ex: He looks poor.	6
14890915847	Asyndeton	Leaving out conjunctions between words, phrases, clauses. Ex: They ran, drove, swam.	7
14890915848	attitude	The speaker's position on a subject as revealed through his or her tone. Ex: Saying nothing good is going to come out of something. —> negative attitude	8
14890915849	cacophony	Grating, inharmonious sounds. Ex: Being in a busy city and hearing mixture of horns, people, and cars.	9