AP Language Notes Day 1

Question 1

A short, simple narrative of an incident, often used for humorous effect or to make a point.

Answer 1

Anecdote

Question 2

Writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting “reasoned” arguements; persuasive writing is a form of arguementation and is the focus of the AP Language and Composition program.

Answer 2

Arguementation

Question 3

An extended narrative of an incident in prose or verse in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract qualities and in which the writer intends a second meaning to be read beneath the surface of the story; the underlying meaning may be moral, religious, political, social, or satiric.

Answer 3

Allegory

Question 4

Explanatory noted added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographic data in AP Language you will need to demonstrate detailed annotation on most of your readings.

Answer 4

Annotation