Ap language 51-60 Flashcards
Irony
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 word. it may also be a situation that may end up in a quite different way that what is generally anticipated. I simple words, it is different between the appearance and the reality.
parenthesis
parenthesis is a stylistic device that comes from a greek word, meaning to place or alongside. Parenthesis is qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause or word that writers insert into a paragraph or passage.
saradonic
grimily mocking, sarcastic satirical, mocking in humorous manner. This is one of those “TONE” words that describe writing that fits the meaning.
Satire
is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of a individual or a society by using humor, Irony, exaggeration, or ridicule. It improve humanity by criticizing into follies and foibles.
polemical
relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputations writing or speech. “a polemical essay” could be any of the following synonyms( hostile, bitter, vitriolic)
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archetype
an archetype is also known as universal symbols, may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting. Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have a common, and reoccurring representation in a particular human culture, or entire human race, shape the structure and function of literary works.
function of archetype
characteristics and habitations gives in literary works a universal acceptance, as readres identify the characters and acceptance, as readers identify the characters and situations in their social and curtal content
tragic flaw
a lierary device that can be identified as a trait in a character leading to his downfall and the character s often the hero of the literary piece.
assertin
when someone makes a statement to his strong belief in it, as if ir is true through it may not be. this technique is a strong decleration, forceful, or confident. a positive statement regarding a belie or a facet.