ap lang 45-64

Question 1

45. Syntactical inversion

Answer 1

inversion, also called anastrophe, in literary style and rhetoric, the syntactic reversal of the normal order of the words and phases in a sentence, in English, the placing of an adjective after the noun it modifies (“the formal divine”), a verb before tis subject (“came the dawn”)

Question 2

46. Apposition

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is 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 3

47. Didactic

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the word didactic is frequently used for those literary text which are overloaded with informative or realistic matter and are marked by the omission of graceful and pleasing details. Didactic, therefor, becomes a derogatory term referring to the forms of literature that are ostentatiously dull and erudite. However, some literary text entertaining as well as didactic

Question 4

48. Conceit

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is a figure of speech in which two vastly different objects are likened tighter with the help of similes or metaphors. Thus, conceit can have a shocking effect on the readers because they are novel comparisons unlike the conventional comparisons made in similes and metaphors

Question 5

49. Periodic Sentence

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A periodic sentence has the main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and be persuasive by putting reasons for something a the beginning before the final point is made. It can also create suspense or interest for the reader.

Question 6

50. Paradox

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it is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly, but may include a latent truth. It is 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

Question 7

51. Irony

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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 generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between the appearance and the reality.

Question 8

52. Parenthesis

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is a stylistic device that comes from a Greek word, to place along side. Parenthesis is a qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause or word that writers insert into a paragraph or passage.

Question 9

53. Sardonic

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

Question 10

54. Satire

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Is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or 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 expose and condemn their corruption

Question 11

55. Polemical

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Relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech. “A polemical essay could be any of the following synonyms: critical, hostile, bitter, polemic, virulent, venomous, caustic, trenchant, utting, acerbic, sardonic, sarcastic, scathing, sharp, incisive, devastating

Question 12

56. Ambiguity

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Ambiguit or fallacy of ambiguity is a word. phase, or statement which contains more than one meaning. Skilled writers use this with propose and intent. However… most students who are just learning about language use it with out thought and it detracts from their writing

Question 13

57. Archetype

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Also known as universal symbol. May be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes which have common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work

Question 14

58. Eunction of Archetype

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The use of archetypical characters and situations give a literary work a universal acceptance, as readers identify the characters and situations in their social and cultural context

Question 15

59. Tragic Flaw

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Is a literary device that can be deified as a trait in a character leading to his downfall and the character is often the hero of the literary piece. This treat could be the lack of self-knowledge . lack of judgment and often it is hubris(pride)

Question 16

60. Assertion

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When someone makes a statement investing his strong belief in it, as if the true though it may not be, he is making an assertion. Assertion is a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact

Question 17

61. Autobiography

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Is one type of biography, which tells the life story of its author, meaning it is a written record of the authors life. Rather than binning written by somebody else, an autobiography comes through the person’s own words

Question 18

62. Memoir

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Is a record of memories and particular events that have taken place in the authors life. In fact, it is the telling of a story or an event from his life; an account that does not tell the full record of a life

Question 19

63. Cumulative Sentence

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Is known as a loose sentence that start with an independent clause or main clause, which is simple and straight, provides main idea and then adds subordinate elements or modifiers. It adds subordinate or modifying elements after the subject and the predicate

Question 20

64. Blank Verse

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Is a literary device defined as un-rhyming verse written in iambic pentameter. In poetry and phases it has consistent meter with ten syllables in each line