AP Lang - AP Terms #2 (denotation-imagery)

Question 1

the literal or primary meaning of a word; dictionary definition.

Answer 1

denotation

Question 2

word choice.

Answer 2

diction

Question 3

where the intention is to teach or instruct as an ulterior motive.

Answer 3

didactic

Question 4

when something is renamed to make it sound less harsh.
ex. “let you go” rather than “you’re fired”).

Answer 4

euphemism

Question 5

comparison carried throughout a work in different sentences or paragraphs.

Answer 5

extended metaphor

Question 6

term for any type of language that isn’t literal; a simile, metaphor, etc.

Answer 6

figurative language

Question 7

word or phrase that means something different than its literal meaning.

Answer 7

figure of speech

Question 8

describes traditions for each genre; differentiate between an essay and journalistic writing.

Answer 8

generic conventions

Question 9

division of a particular form of art or utterance; the category something falls into.

Answer 9

genre

Question 10

any talk giving moral advice, similar to a sermon.

Answer 10

homily

Question 11

an intentional exaggeration for the sake of emphasis.

Answer 11

hyperbole

Question 12

represents objects, subjects, and ideas in a way that appeals to the five senses; illustrative writing.

Answer 12

imagery