AP Lang 1
deliberate repetition of the first words in successive phrases or clauses
Anaphora
a metaphorical comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as"
metaphor
a rhetorical strategy that compares two things using "like" or "as"
simile
the deliberate use of exaggeration for emphasis
Hyperbole
a rhetorical strategy that places two words with contradictory meanings together
Oxymoron
the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of multiple words
Alliteration
relies most on the character and credibility of the speaker
Ethos appeal
The definition of "Lucid"
clear and easy to understand
the rhetorical device of using grammatically parallel structures in a series
Parallelism
a rhetorical device that gives human characteristics to non-human things
Personification
relies most heavily on data, statistics, and logical reasoning
logos appeal
The three different types of quoting
embedding
colon
IP & ","
a rhetorical device that involves deliberately understating a fact to create emphasis
understatement
in rhetorical analysis primarily refers to an emotional appeal
pathos appeal
The definition of "Superficial"
only on the surface; not deep
a fallacy that involves suggesting that one small step will inevitably lead to a chain of extreme consequences
Silppery slope
establishing the credibility of the speaker
ethos appeal
"The narrator explains: "mariam was five years old the first time she heard the word harami,"
The narrator explains, "Mariam was five years old the first time she heard the word harami."
the fallacy of arguing that something is true because it has not been proven false
Argument from ignorance
The definition of "Frugal"
careful with money or resources
The SAT word to prove something is wrong
Refute
The SAT word to become less intense or widespread
Abate
The SAT word that describes something is found everywhere
Ubiquitous
The SAT word for practical or focused on what works
Pragmatic
a rhetorical strategy that involves placing two contrasting ideas close together for emphasis
Juxtaposition