Aristotle Says:
Definition Fun:
Give Me An Example:
Sassy Syntax:
You'll Never Guess:
100
This is an argument that appeals to emotion rather than reason, to feeling rather than intellect. From the Latin meaning ," to or against the man."
What is Ad Hominem Argument!!!
100
" The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants in two or more neighboring words. Ex: "She sells seashells" , " The big black bug..."
What is ALLITERATION!
100
Inverted parallelism. When two clauses are related to each other through a reversal of terms. Creates a balanced order. Give an example.
What is CHIASMUS! Think not what the AP LANG TEST will do to you, think what you will do to the AP LANG TEST!
100
Grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.
What is PARALLELISM or PARALLEL STRUCTURE!
100
A short narrative account of an amusing, unusual, or interesting event. Acts as way to humanize individuals so that readers can relate to them, or to create a memorable image. EXAMPLES, anyone?
What is ANECDOTE!
200
To be "instructive." It is primarily to teach or instruct , especially teaching moral or ethical principles. Ex: The Bible
What is didactic!
200
A direct or indirect reference to something that is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place or work of art. Give an example.
What is ALLUSION!
200
Is used in an extended metaphor, or surprising analogy between dissimilar objects.
What is CONCEIT!
200
The word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun. "The world is a beautiful place. It is filled with sunshine and rainbows draping skies, only if you ignore the cloudy side of your pillow."
What is ANTECEDENT!
200
" Oh phone, why did you die?!" A figure of speech directly addressing an absent or imaginary person or personified abstraction.
What is APOSTROPHE!
300
Bad reasoning or mistake in reasoning. Ex: ad hominen argument, bandwagon, begging the question, circular reasoning, hasty generalization, non sequitar argument, post hoc argument, slippery slope,, straw man argument, and so forth.
What is a LOGICAL FALLACY!
300
The multiple meanings , either intentional or unintentional. A sense of uncertainty, or inexactness, that a work presents. Ex: " Fine, if you park here."
What is AMBIGUITY!
300
Substitutes for less offensive or generally unpleasant words or concepts. Give an example!
What is EUPHEMISM!
300
A sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end! Opposite of a loose sentence. Ex: " Ecstatic with my college acceptance to El Camino, I let a shout of joy!" BONUS POINTS = GIVE AN EXAMPLE & define loose sentence!
What is PERIODIC SENTENCE!
300
1. Figure of speech in which the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox. 2. Give an example.
What is OXYMORON!
400
1. Argument by character. 2. Argument by emotions. 3. Argument by logic.
What is ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS!
400
Placing dissimilar items, descriptions, or ideas close together or side by side, especially for comparison. Give an example.
What is JUXTAPOSITION!
400
Slang or informal language in speech or in writing, yo! Not accepted for formal writing, so leave your pedestrian language at home when you take the AP LANG Test, you know? Give an example!
What is COLLOQUIALISM!
400
This is the perspective from which a story is told. Give an example.
What is FIRST PERSON, SECOND PERSON & THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW!
400
Deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises- the first one called major and the second minor- that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion. Give example!
What is SYLLOGISM!
500
The ironic minimizing of fact. Presents something as less significant. There is two specific types, what are they?
What is UNDERSTATEMENT! Litotes & Meiosis
500
Figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement ; has a comic effect or a serious effect. GIVE AN EXAMPLE!
What is HYPERBOLE!!!!!!!
500
A 'changed label' or ' substitute name.' One subject is substituted for that of another closely associated with it. Give an example.
What is METONYMY !
500
A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb, there are two types. " Because I paid attention during Jeopardy, my AP scores were high."
What is CLAUSE ( Independent & Subordinate) !!
500
A work that targets human vices and follies, or social institutions and conventions, for reform or ridicule. Is though-provoking and insightful about the human condition.
What is SATIRE!
M
e
n
u