Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
English AP Syntax
Syntax Terms
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polysyllabic | words that are more than one syllable—the higher the ratio of polysyllabic words, typically the more difficult the content. |
| Denotative | containing an exact meaning |
| Connotative | containing a suggested meaning |
| Euphonious | pleasant sound words |
| Cacophonous | harsh sound words |
| Anastrophe | sentences where the word order is reversed or rearranged |
| Declarative | makes a statement |
| Interrogative | ask a question |
| Imperative | gives a command |
| Exclamatory | gives some type of emotion |
| Polysyndeton | using multiple conjunctions to slow the pace |
| Asyndeton | omitting conjunctions to produce a fast pace |
| Periodic | sentences that save the meaning until the end of the sentence |
| Loose | meaning of the sentence is at the beginning, allowing you to ignore the rest |
| Simple | one independent clause |
| Compound | two independent clauses |
| Complex | one independent and one dependent |
| Compound-complex | two independents and one dependent |
| Anaphora | epetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses |
| Epistrophe | repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses |
| Epanalepsis | epetition of a word at the end of a clause that occurred at the beginning |
| Parallelism | coordinating word order or ideas to create a certain effect or emphasis |
| Chiasmus | structure of the first clause is reversed in the second clause |
| Semicolon | gives equal weight to independent clauses (usually a sign of parallelism) |
| Colon | directs readers’ attention to the words that follow. (for example this list) |
| Dash | marks a sudden change in thought or tone—is this stuff making sense yet?? |
| Indicative | used for factual sentences |
| Subjunctive | used to express doubt or a conditional attitude |
| Imperative | used for commands or a direct tone |
| Monosyllabic | words that are only one syllable in length—used for simplicity |
Created by:
sajavoo