AP Notes 3 (21-30) Flashcards
Anaphora
deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect. Possibly the oldest literary device, this has roots in Biblical Psalms used to emphasis certain words or phrases.
Epistrophe
derived from a Greek word that means turning upon which indicates the same word returns at the end of each sentence. A stylistic device that can be defined as the repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences. also called a epiphora. Frequently found in literary pieces in persuasive writing, and in speeches
Asyndetion
derived from Greek word asyndeton which means unconnected. A stylistic device used in literature and poetry to intentionally eliminate conjunctions between the phrases and in the sentence yet maintain grammatical accuracy this tool helps in reducing the indirect meaning of the phrase and presents it in a concise form. Helps in speeding up word rhythms.
Polysyndeton
Greek meaning “bound together” makes use of conjunctions. used to join successive words, phrases or clauses in which the conjunctions are used where they might be omitted
Synecdoche
literary device in which a part of something represents the whole or it may use a whole to represent apart. Distinguishing between this and metonymy often take some thoughtful consideration.
- “sails” refers to a whole ship
- “boots” refers to soldiers
- “coke” common reference to carbonated drinks
Tone
An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience it is something important for the reader to “sense” to determine an argument. Generally conveyed through the choices of words or the view point of a writer on a particular subject.
Process Analysis
Step-by-step breakdown of the phases of a process, used to convey details of each phase of thinking an operation, est. Used to improve understanding and also to break down an argument to make it more comprehensible
Syntax
dictated how words from different parts of speech are put together in order to convey a complete thought. How we choose to arrange our words.
Provocative Diction
Our choice of words the purposeful choice of words serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate a PROVOCATIVE question that will frame a rhetorical arguement
Classification
The action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. This often is a strategy of argumentation or an argumentative response on an effort to provide the reader with structure to your argument supported with LOGOS and ETHOS in presenting your argument.
