AP Notes 5-8

Question 1

Synecdoche

Answer 1

A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole. Boots = Part of the soldier

Question 2

Metonymy

Answer 2

A figure of speech in which on word or phrase is substituted for another which it is closely associated. Ex.The White house = The president

Question 3

Antithesis

Answer 3

The presentation of two contrasting images. The ideas are balanced by words, phrases, clause, or paragraph. “To be or not to be”

Question 4

Rhetoric

Answer 4

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speak and other compositional techniques.