AP English Language Flashcards
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| 13885488763 | 4 areas to consider when analyzing style: | 1. diction 2. sentence structure 3. treatment of subject matter 4. figurative language | 0 | |
| 13884983987 | syntax | sentence structure - examined as how it contributes to and enhances meaning and effect - studied in conjunction with other stylistic techniques that work together to develop meaning | 1 | |
| 13885023444 | diction | word choice (described by considering:) - syllables - formality/familiarity - connotation - specificity - sound | 2 | |
| 13885584317 | monosyllabic (diction: syllables) | one syllable in length | 3 | |
| 13885586513 | polysyllabic (diction: syllables) | more than one syllable in length | 4 | |
| 13885596481 | colloquial (diction: formality/familiarity) | slang | 5 | |
| 13885596482 | informal (diction: formality/familiarity) | conversational | 6 | |
| 13885598735 | formal (diction: formality/familiarity) | literary | 7 | |
| 13885604103 | old-fashioned (diction: formality/familiarity) | old-fashioned | 8 | |
| 13885624708 | denotative (diction: connotation) | containing an exact meaning (ex. dress) | 9 | |
| 13885629874 | connotative (diction: connotation) | containing a suggested meaning (ex. gown) | 10 | |
| 13885636877 | concrete (diction: specificity) | specific | 11 | |
| 13885640727 | abstract (diction: specificity) | general or conceptual | 12 | |
| 13885645023 | euphonious (diction: sound) | pleasant sounding (ex. languid, murmur) | 13 | |
| 13885649876 | cacophonous (diction: sound) | harsh sounding (ex. raucous, croak) | 14 |