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Ap.Lang. 2/7/25

Vocab.

TermDefinition
Oxymoron From the Greek for "pointedly foolish" a figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox. Example: Jumbo shrimp
Paradox A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense, but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity.
Parallelism Refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity; structuring in generally same way to link them all.
Parallelism Structuring multiple sentences, generally the same way, to link them all.
Parataxis A series of clauses without conjuctions.
Parenthesis A device that is used to insert additional information into the main body of the writing. Equivalent to the spoken aside.
Parenthetical a comment that interrupts the immediate subject, often to qualify or explain.
Parody A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule. It distorts or exaggerates distinctive features of the original
Pathos Appeal to emotion
Pedantic An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.
Periodic Sentence A sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end. This independent clause is preceded by a phrase or clause that cannot stand alone.
Persona A voice or mask that is used with acting or speaking that the person uses for a particular reason.
Personification Giving human-like traits to something not human.
Persuasive Devices The words in the passage that have strong connotations hint at this. Words that intensify the emotional effect.
Persuasive Essay An essay that leads to appeal to the audience's emotion or ethical standards to make them feel or support the author's position.
Created by: Joepapa
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