AP Notes 9-12

Question 1

Colloquialism

Answer 1

A word or phrase used in everyday conversation and informal writing but is also inappropriate in formal writing. (Y’all, Can’t, Somethin’)

Question 2

Consonance

Answer 2

Repetition of identical consonant sounds within two or more words in close proximity; (Boot, Beat, Brag, Or even compound words, fulfill, ping-pong)

Question 3

Caricature

Answer 3

Descriptive writing that greatly exaggerates a specific feature of a person’s appearance or a facet of personality.

Question 4

Coherence

Answer 4

The quality of a piece of writing in which all parts contribute to the development of the central idea/theme or organizing principle.