AP Notes #24-40

Question 1

Polysyndeton

Answer 1

The term polysyndeton means bound together. It makes use of coordinating conjunctions like and, or, but, and nor. Which are used to join successive words, phrases, or clauses in such a way that these conjunctions are even used where they may have been omitted.

Question 2

Synecdoche

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Tone

Answer 3

Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or 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.

Question 4

Process Analysis

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Syntax

Answer 5

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. Syntax refers to the arrangement of words. The choice of words is Diction.

Question 6

Provocative Diction

Answer 6

Diction is our choice of words. Thus, provocative diction is the purposeful choice of words serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate a provocative question that will frame a rhetorical argument.

Question 7

Classification

Answer 7

The action or process of classifying something according to share qualities or characteristics. This often is a strategy of argumentation or an argumentative response in an effort to provide the reader with structure to your argument. It would be considered a support to both logos and ethos in presenting an argument.

Question 8

Understatement

Answer 8

For example, if you win 10 million dollars in a lottery. When you tell a news reporter “I am delighted”, you are making an understatement.

Question 9

Colorful Diction

Answer 9

Diction is your conscious choice of words as a writer. It stands to reason that colorful diction is very purposeful word choice to accentuate meaning and tone.