AP Notes 53-56

Question 1

Periodic Sentance

Answer 1

Main clause or predicate at the end. Used to emphasis and can be persuasiveness for something at the beginning before the final point is made. Ex In spite of the heavy snow temperatures, the game continued.

Question 2

Paradox

Answer 2

A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include latent truth. Also used to illiterate an opinion or statement contrary acceptance. “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.”

Question 3

Irony

Answer 3

Figure of speech, words are used in such a way that there intended meaning is different from actual meaning. “My grave is like my wedding bed.”