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AP Lang Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absolute | a word free from limitations or qualifications ("best," "all," "unique," "perfect") |
| allegory | a literary work in which characters, objects or actions represent abstractions |
| allusion | a reference to something literary, mythological, or historical that the author assumes the reader will recognize |
| analogy | a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way |
| anecdote | A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event |
| aphorism | a concise statement that expresses succinctly a general truth or idea, often using rhyme or balance |
| argumentation | a pattern of writing or speaking which is characterized by reason and logic, and asserts a position, belief or conclusion |
| climax | generally, the argument of words, phrases or clauses in an order of increasing importance, often in parallel structure |
| colloquialism | informal words or expressions not usually acceptable in formal writing |
| concrete details | details that relate to or describe actual, specific things or events |
| connotation | the implied or associative meaning of a word |
| deductive reasoning | reasoning in which a conclusion is reached by stating a general principle and then applying that principle to a specific case (The sun rises every morning; therefore, the sun will rise on Tuesday morning.) |
| denotation | the literal meaning of a word |
| dialect | a variety of speech characterized by its own particular grammar or pronunciation, often associated with a particular geographical region |
| diction | the word choices made by a writer |
| didactic statement | having the primary purpose of teaching or instructing |
| ethos | the persuasive appeal of one's character, or credibility |
| euphemism | an indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant |
| figurative language | language employing one or more figures of speech (simile, metaphor, imagery, etc.) |
| hyperbole | intentional exaggeration to create an effect |
| idiom | an expression in a given language that cannot be understood from the literal meaning of the words in the expression; or, a regional speech or dialect ("fly on the wall" "cut the chase") |
| imagery | the use of figures of speech to create vivid images that appeal to one of the senses |
| inductive reasoning | deriving general principles from particular facts or instances |
| inference | a conclusion one draws (infers) based on premises or evidence |
| irony | the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; or, incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs |
| jargon | the specialized language or vocabulary of a particular group or profession |
| juxtaposition | placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast |
| logos | appeal to reason or logic |
| maxim | a concise statement, often offering advice; an adage |
| metaphor | a direct comparison of two different things |
| mood | the emotional atmosphere of a work |
| non sequiter | an inference that does not follow logically from the premises |
| paradox | an apparently contradictory statement that actually contains some truth |
| parody | a humorous imitation of a serious work |
| pathos | the quality in a work that prompts the reader to feel pity |
| rhetoric | the art of presenting ideas in a clear, effective, and persuasive manner |
| rhetorical devices | literary techniques used to heighten the effectiveness of expression |
| rhetorical question | a question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer |
| sarcasm | harsh, cutting language or tone intended to ridicule |
| satire | the use of humor the emphasize human weaknesses or imperfections in social institutions |
| scheme | an artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words |
| structure | the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work |
| style | the choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work |
| syntax | the manner in which words are arranged into sentences; sentence structure |
| theme | a central idea of a work of literature |
| thesis | the primary position taken by a writer or speaker |
| tone | the attitude of a writer, usually implied, toward the subject or audience |
| trope | an artful deviation from the ordinary or principal signification of a word |
| understatement | the deliberate representation of something as lesser in magnitude than it |
| vernacular | the everyday speech of a particular country or region, often involving nonstandard usage |
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