AP Lang Summer Studying - Rhetorical Terms

Question 1

Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

Question 2

Rhetorical Question

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A question asked merely for effect with no answer expected

Question 3

Logos

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An appeal based on logic or reason

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Pathos

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An appeal to emotion

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Ethos

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Credibility; argument by reliability of character

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Appeals

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Ethos, Logos, Pathos

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Anaphora

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the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses . ex “we shall go north, we shall go west, and we shall go east.”

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Syntax

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Sentence Structure

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Diction

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A writer or speaker’s choice of words

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Allusion

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

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Jargon

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Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or a group and are difficult for others to understand

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Personification

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the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

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Simile

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A comparison using “like” or “as”

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Metaphor

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A comparison without using “like” or “as”

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Motif

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A recurring theme, subject, or idea

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Antithesis

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a direct opposite, a sharp contrast

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Thesis

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A primary position taken by a writer or speaker

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Hyperbole

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exaggeration for effect

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Litotes

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A figure of speech consisting of an understatement for effect. Ex: “Well, he’s certainly not a pauper” no explain that he’s rich

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Satire

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A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies. Often humorous, but not always. Seeks to initiate change. `ex. The Boys

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Irony

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The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

Question 22

Situational Irony

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irony involving a situation where actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome was contrary to what was expected. Ex: A fire station burns down. A person tweets that social media is a waste of time.

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dramatic irony

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The reader is aware of something that a character isn’t

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Anecdote

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A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event. Ex: Pong’s childhood in My Year Abroad

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Analogy

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A comparison between two different things that are similar in some way

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Connotation

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All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests. Social definition of a word.

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word

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Extended Metaphor

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A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work`

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Symbolism

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where an object represents an idea

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Theme

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A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work

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Tone

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Attitude a writer takes towards the audience, a subject, or a character

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Mood

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Feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for a reader

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Parallelism/ Parallel Structure

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two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in length and grammatical form ex. I came, I saw, I conquered . All parts of the sentence have equal value / balance `

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told

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Narrative

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( a fancy word for story ) An account or telling of events

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Inference

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A conclusion that can be drawn from the presented details

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Aphorism

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A concise statement of a truth or principle . Ex. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”

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Concrete Language

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describes specific, observable things rather than ideas or qualities

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deduction

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taking reasoning from general to specific - Ex. “From this, we can deduce that frogs fucking suck”

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Alliteration

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the occurrence of the same letter or sound

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Assonance

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Repetition of vowel sounds (NOT rhyming - rhyming is just the ending sounds)

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Epithet

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A descriptive name or phrase use to characterize or describe someone or something Ex. Dizzy Jizzy Izzy the Spewer

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Foreshadowing

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A narrative device that hints at coming events, often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

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Subjectivity

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Decisions based on personal feelings rather than facts. Ex. Mokey Fraggle makes a lot of her decisions based on Subjectivity. or - Art is Subjective

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Stream of Consciousness

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a style of writing that portrays the inner (often chaotic) workings of a character’s mind. Ex: Basically any Car Seat Headrest song

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Mockery

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Ridicule, make fun of

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Parody

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A work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner

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innuendo

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A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference

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Sarcasm

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harsh, cutting language or tone intended to ridicule

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Invective

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An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language. Ex: that one scene in The Boys where Jensen Ackles calls Homelander pathetic in like 45 different ways