AP notes 46-65 Flashcards
two elements, normally phrases, are placed side by side with one element serving to identify the other in a different way
apposition
when literary texts are overloaded with information and are marked by the omission of graceful and pleasing details; usually a derogatory term referring to dull literature
didactic
figure of speech in which two vastly different objects are linked together with similes or metaphors
conceit
has the main clause or predicate at the end; used for emphasis
periodic sentence
a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly, but maybe be true; usually contains an opinion
paradox
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 words
irony
“to place alongside”; an explanatory sentence
parenthesis
grimly mocking in a humorous manner
sardonic
a technique used to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or society by using humor, irony, or exaggeration
satire
relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial or disputatious writing or speech
syn- hostile, bitter, sarcastic
polemical
aka fallacy; a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning
ambiguity
aka a universal symbol; may be a character, theme, symbol, or setting
archetype
The use of archetypical characters and situations gives a literacy work a universal acceptance, as readers identify the characters and situations in their social and cultural context.
function of archetype
a literacy device that can be defined as a trait in a character leading to his downfall and the character is often the hero of the literacy piece; trait could be pride
tragic flow
when someone makes a statement investing in his strong belief in it, as if it is true, though it may not be
assertion
