AP Language Day 7 Notes 25-28

Question 1

It is a literary device in which a part of something represents the whole or it
may use a whole to represent a part. Distinguishing between this and metonymy often take some
thoughtful consideration.

Answer 1

Synecdoche

Question 2

In written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. It is
something important for the reader to “sense” to determine an argument. Tone is generally
conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.

Answer 2

Tone

Question 3

: A step-by-step breakdown of the phases of a process, used to convey the details
of each phase of thinking, an operation, etc. It is often used to improve understanding and also
to break down an argument to make it more comprehensible.

Answer 3

Process Analysis

Question 4

It is a set of rules in a language. It dictates how words from different parts of speech
are put together in order to convey a complete thought. In plain English, “Syntax” refers to HOW
we choose to arrange our words. The choice of those specific words is called DICTION. Thus, the
two are closely related in creating an argument.

Answer 4

Syntax