Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
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

Rhetorical Devices

AP English Vocabulary Words to Memorize!!!

TermDefinition
Asyndeton The lack of conjunctions in a list of items. Ex. I love pizza, tacos, cheese, chocolate. Purpose: To show that the list isn't over, it continues.
Antithesis The placing of two polar opposites side by side Purpose: To show how different they are.
Procatalepsis To give into an arguments point in order to move on. Ex. Mom I know I'm late, but... Purpose: Move past basics into deeper issues and changes topic to certain issues.
Scesis Onomaton A list of Synonyms Ex. Mrs. Stancil is funny, goofy, odd, strange. Purpose: Emphasizes the extremity of the description.
Hyperphora It's similar to a rhetorical question except that the person asks it because they're going to answer it. Ex. Why should I care what the politicians do in Washington? Because... Purpose: To get the audience thinking.
Metonym Using something associated with something to represent it. Ex. The flag represents the U.S.A Purpose: To add variety and avoid repetition.
Synecdoche When you use a part of something to represent the whole thing. Ex. All hands on deck, all eyes on me. Purpose: Figurative Language to create variety, reduce repetition, add interest.
Anaphora Using repetition at the beginning of the sentence, paragraph, or stanza. Ex. Fro Christmas I bake food. For Christmas I eat cake. For Christmas.... Purpose: Creates a melodic quality while pointing out an important detail.
Epistrophe Repetition of words, phrases, etc. at the end of a sentence, paragraph, or stanza. Ex. I will do it if I can. I will help you if I can. I need to know if I can. Purpose: Creates a melodic quality that points out an important detail.
Paraprosdokian Odd or unusual ending to a sentence. Ex. She's so nice and pretty, I hate her. Purpose: To juxtapose two ideas.
Asyndeton The lack of use of conjunctions in a list of items. Ex. I love pizza, tacos, cake. (a=not, poly=many)
Polysendeton The use of multiple conjunctions for items in a list. Ex. I love cake, and cookies, and sweets, and fries.
Epanalepsis Repeating a word from the start of the sentence at the end. Ex. Water is good for the body; drink water. Purpose: Emphasis
Catachresis Use an unusual metaphor in an odd way. Ex. I shall speak daggers to her. Purpose: To create figurative language.
Eponym Referring it something by someone famous associated with it (names) Ex. He is such an Einstein Purpose: To reduce repetition, add interest and figurative language.
Epizuexis Repetition of a single word in immediate succession. Ex. That party was lame, lame, lame. Purpose: Emphasis
Antiphrasis Using a word that is opposite of an item or person to describe or name it.
Antiphrases Using a word that is opposite of an item or person to describe or name it. Ex. Calling a tall person short. Purpose: To emphasize the extremity of the description.
Enumeratio To enumerate points or ideas. Ex. First we go to the store, second we buy the food, third we drive home. Purpose: Organize ideas and actions
Metabasis Sum up what has happened in order to continue. Ex. The Hunger Games was all about ...... here is Catching Fire.
Litotes Using not in order to understate something. Ex. "Is she pretty?" "She's not ugly."
Created by: mosugar12
Popular English Vocabulary sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards