I like your STYLE
Pardonym my DICTION
Term-inal DEVICES
Leading by Examples
Essay Expertise
100
declarative statements taking a (falsely) interrogative form
What is a rhetorical question?
100
the relationship between TERSE and SUCCINCT
What are synonyms?
100
historical, literary, religious, or mythical references
What are allusions?
100

“The tired old truck groaned as it inched up the hill.”

Personification

100

What is the acronym we use for identifying the rhetorical situation?

SOAPSTone

200

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

What is hyperbole?

200
the relationship between ABSTRACT and CONCRETE
What are antonyms?
200
characters personify abstractions like hope or freedom in this
What is allegory?
200

"Cat got your tongue?"

Idiom

200

When given a rhetorical analysis prompt, what is the two-word strategy that will help you take back control of your essay? 

Command and Conquer

300
"We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France" is an example.
What is anaphora?
300
words that sound alike but have different meanings
What are homonyms?
300
a work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
What is satire?
300

"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country."

Chiasmus

300

What does synthesis mean? How has it been described in class? 

A synthesis is a written discussion incorporating support from several sources of differing views.; a conversation between the sources and your own argument.

400
quickens the rhetorical pace and therefore generates psychological momentum in listeners
What is parallelism?
400
names chosen by authors to disguise their real identities
What are pseudonyms?
400

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

What is analogy?

400

“Check out my new wheels.”

Synecdoche

400

What is the suggested time you should allot to write each AP essay, not including the reading period

40 minutes/essay

500
juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases
What is antithesis?
500

A letter combination where each letter stands for a separate word

Acronym

500
an extended metaphor or surprising analogy that shows intellectual cleverness
What is conceit?
500

“I quickly dressed myself and the salad.”

Zuegma

500

What is the strategy for answering the argument prompt? What does the acronym stand for

RELISH:

R—Religion E—Entertainment L—Literature I—Imaginary (or anecdotal) S—School (anything you’ve learned) H—History

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