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AP Lang Set 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Denotation | Dictionary definition of a word |
| diacope | Repetition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase: word/phrase X, …, word/phrase X. Ex- “We will do it, I tell you; we will do it.” |
| Diction | word choice |
| didactic | Didactic works have the primary goal of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles |
| enumeration | Figure of amplification- the listing or detailing of the parts of something. Ex- “Who’s gonna turn down a Junior Mint? It’s chocolate; it’s peppermint; it’s delicious . . . It’s very refreshing!” Kramer (Seinfeld) |
| expletive | Figure of emphasis- a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side of the expletive. Ex- in fact, indeed, I suppose, certainly |
| euphemism | A less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept; Ex- “passed away” instead of “died” |
| exposition | In informational texts, a form of writing whose purpose is to explain something. In works of literature, the exposition is the introductory material, which creates the tone, gives the setting, and introduces the characters and conflict. |
| Extended metaphor | A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout the work |
| Figurative language | Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid |
| Figure of speech | A device used to produce figurative language. Ex- hyperbole, irony, metaphor, etc. |
| Generic conventions | This term describes traditions for each genre. |
| genre | The major category into which a literary work fits. The basic divisions of literature are prose, poetry, and drama. However, genre is a flexible term; within these broad boundaries exist many subdivisions that are often called genres themselves. |
| homily | This term literally means “sermon,” but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice. |
| hyperbole | Figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement. Ex- We ate our body weight in queso. |
| hypophora | Raising and responding to one’s own questions; Ex- “When the enemy struck on that June day of 1950, what did America do? It did what it always has done in all its times of peril. It appealed to the heroism of its youth.” Eisenhower |
| imagery | Details and descriptions that appeal to the five senses |
| infer/inference | To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented |
| invective | An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language |
| irony | A contrast between reality and expectation Verbal irony- words that state the opposite of the speaker’s true meaning Situational irony- events turn out the opposite of what is expected |
| juxtaposition | When two words, phrases, images, or ideas are placed close together or side by side for comparison or contrast |
| litotes | A figure of thought in which a point is affirmed by negating its opposite. Ex- “He’s no fool.” |
| metaphor | A comparison that does not use “like” or “as”; Ex- “He is a snake.” |
| Metonymy | The name of one object is substituted for that another closely associated with it. Ex- A news release that states “the White House declared” rather than “the President declared” |
| mood | The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work; similar to tone and atmosphere |
| narrative | The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events |
| onomatopoeia | Figure of speech- Natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words; ex- buzz, hiss, hum, crack |
| oxymoron | Figure of speech- the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox; ex- “cruel kindness” |
| paradox | Two truths that appear to be contradictory but upon closer inspection contain some degree of truth or validity. Ex- “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” |
| parallelism/parallel structure | The framing of words, sentences, phrases, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. Ex- “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” Charles Dickens |
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