AP Deck 5

Question 1

Evocative

Answer 1

use of language that “suggests” meanings other than the denotative. Language that connects with emotions or feelings not associated with the actual meaning of a word.

Question 2

Syntactical Inversion

Answer 2

also called anastrophe in literary style and rhetoric, the syntactic reversal of the normal order of the words and phrases in a sentences, as in English, the placing of an adjective after the noun it modifies, a verb before its subject.

Question 3

Apposition

Answer 3

a grammatical construction in which two elements, normally noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element serving to identify the other in a different way. The two elements are said to be in apposition.

Question 4

Didactic

Answer 4

marked by the omission of graceful and pleasing details. Didactic, therefore, becomes a derogatory term referring to the forms of literature that are ostentatiously and erudite. However, some literary texts are entertaining as well as didactic.

Question 5

Conceit

Answer 5

figure of speech in which two vastly different objects are likened together with the help of similes or metaphor. These examples have a surprising effect on the reader because they are novel comparisons unlike the conventional comparisons made in similes and metaphors.

Question 6

Periodic Sentence

Answer 6

has the main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and can be persuasive bu putting reasons for something a the beginning before the final point is made. It can also create suspense or interest for the reader. ** In spite of heavy snow and cold temperature, the game continued **

Question 7

paradox

Answer 7

a statement that appears to be self contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. Also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas. A paradox is often used to make a reader think over an idea in innovative way. “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than other”

Question 8

Irony

Answer 8

: Irony is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning
is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in
quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between
the appearance and the reality.

Question 9

Parenthesis

Answer 9

Parenthesis is a stylistic device that comes from a Greek word, meaning to
place or alongside. Parenthesis is a qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause or word that writers
insert into a paragraph or passage. However, if they leave it out, even then grammatically it does
not affect the text that is correct without it. Writers mark them off by round and square brackets
or by commas, dashes, little lines and brackets. As far as its purpose is concerned, this verbal unit
provides extra information, interrupts syntactic flow of words, and allows the readers to pay
attention on explanation.

Question 10

Sardonic

Answer 10

grimly mocking, sarcastic, satrical, mocking in a humorous manner. This is one of those “TONE” words that describe writing that fits the meaning.

Question 11

Satire

Answer 11

technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles. A writer in a satire uses fictional characters which stand for real people to excuse and condemn their corruption.