Ap language and composition rhetorical terms 21-40 Flashcards

11034988997	Diacope	Repition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase Ex: we give thanks to thee, o god, we give thanks	0
11034988998	Diction	Related to style, refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness.	1
11034988999	didactic	From the Greek, literally means "teaching." These words have the primary aim of teaching or instructing,especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles.	2
11034989000	Ellipsis	The deliberate omission of words or phrases indicated by three periods (...) used to show omitted text in a quotation	3
11034989001	Enumeratio	Figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details, and may include a listing of causes, effects, problems, solutions, conditions, and consequences; the listing or detailing of the parts of something. Ex: I love her eyes, her hair, her nose, her cheeks, her lips	4
11034989002	expletive	Figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side of the (Vocab word) Ex: in fact, of course, to be sure; indeed, I suppose, I hope, you know, you see, clearly, I any event, in effect, certainly, remarkably	5
11034989003	Euphemism	From the Greek for "good speech," they are a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept. May be used to adhere to standards of social or political correctness or to add humor or ironic understatement. Saying "earthly remains" rather than "corpse" is an example of it	6
11034989004	Exposition	In essays, one of the four chief types of composition, the others being argumentation, description, and narration. The purpose of it is to explain something. In drama, it is the introductory material, which creates the tone, gives the setting, and introduces the characters and conflict.	7
11034989005	extended metaphor	A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.	8
11034989006	fallacy	Is an attractive but unreliable piece of reasoning. Writers do not want to make obvious in their reasoning, but they are often used unintentionally, or when the writer thinks they can get away with faulty logic	9
11034989007	figurative language	Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid.	10
11034989008	figure of speech	A device used to produce figurative language. Many compare dissimilar things. Ex: hyperbole, irony, metaphor	11
11034989009	generic conventions	This term describes traditions for each genre. help to define each genre; for example, they differentiate an essay and journalistic writing or an autobiography and political writing. On the AP language exam, try to distinguish the unique features of a writer's work from those dictated by (vocab word)	12
11034989010	homily	This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.	13
11034989011	Hyperbole	A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement.	14
11034989012	Hypophora	Figure of reasoning in which one or more questions is/are asked and then answered, often at length, by one and the same speaker; raising and responding to one's own question(s). A common usage is to ask the question at the beginning of the a paragraph and then use the paragraph to answer it	15
11034989013	Idiom	A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.	16
11034989014	Imagery	The sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions.	17
11034989015	inference/infer	to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented.	18
11034989016	invective	An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.	19