AP Lang 2 Flashcards
inversion, also called anastrophe, in literary style and rhetoric, the syntactical reversal of the normal order of the words or phrases in a sentence
Syntactical Inversion
is a grammatical construction in which two elements, normally noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element serving to identify the other element in a different way
Apposition
frequently used for those literary texts which are overloaded with informative or realistic matter and are marked by the omission of graceful and pleasing details. Usually a derogatory term for literary pieces that are dull and erudite
Didactic
a figure of speech in which two vastly different objects are likened together with the help of similes and metaphors. Thus conceit examples have a shocking or surprising effect on the reader
Conceit
has the main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and can be persuasive by putting reasons for something at the beginning before the final point is made. EX.- In spite of heavy snow and cold temperatures, the game continued.
Periodic Sentence
it is a statement that seems self contradictory or silly but may contain a latent truth. It is also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas. EX.- It must be cruel to be kind.
Paradox
a figure speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different than the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation in which the outcome is different than what was expected.
Irony
stylistic device coming from a Greek word, meaning to place or alongside. Qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause or word that writers insert into a paragraph or passage. Provides extra information, interrupts syntactic flow of words, and allows the readers to pay attention to the explanation
Paranthesis
grimly mocking, sarcastic, satirical, mocking in a humorous manner
Sardonic
a 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
Satire
relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech. “A polemic essay” could be any of the following- critical, hostile, or bitter
Polemical
ambiguity or fallacy of ambiguity is a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning. Skilled writers use ambiguity with purpose and intent
Ambiguity
known as a universal symbol, may be a character, theme, symbol, or even a setting. Have a common reoccurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race
Archetype
