AP Notes 76-79

Question 1

Static character

Answer 1

One that does not undergo inner changes or it does not develop or grow.

Question 2

Vernacular

Answer 2

A literary genre that uses daily used language in writing and speaking. They normally follow the formal variety of language. Vernacular refers to the writing or speaking of the public.

Question 3

Vernacular vs. Dialect

Answer 3

Vernacular is the use of everyday language in speaking or writing, such as corn is a common name of a plant, and its scientific name is Maize or Zea Mays, whereas dialect is related to a specific region, geographical area, a specific social class, etc. It’s also a distinguished pronunciation, vocab., and grammar.

Question 4

Understatement

Answer 4

A figure of speech employed by writers or speakers to intentionally make a situation less important than it really is. Ex. “It is a bit cold today.” when it is below freezing.