AP rhetorical terms terms 2

Question 1

strict, literal dictionary definition of any word

Answer 1

denotation

Question 2

repitition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase

Answer 2

diascope

Question 3

related to style; refers to the writers word choices

Answer 3

diction

Question 4

didactic

Answer 4

primary aim of teaching

Question 5

enumeratio

Answer 5

figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details

Question 6

expletive

Answer 6

figure of emphasis in which a single word/short phrase is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side of the expletive

Question 7

euphemism

Answer 7

a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept

Question 8

exposition

Answer 8

a main essay type meant to explain something; in drama it creates the tone, gives setting, and introduces characters and conflict.

Question 9

extended metaphor

Answer 9

a metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently

Question 10

figurative language

Answer 10

writing/speech that docent carry literal meaning and is usually imaginative

Question 11

figure of speech

Answer 11

a device used to produce figurative language

Question 12

generic conversations

Answer 12

traditions for each genre; differentiate an essay and journalist writing or an autobiography and political writing.

Question 13

genre

Answer 13

the major category into which a literary work fits

Question 14

homily

Answer 14

sermon/serious talk involving spiritual advice

Question 15

hyperbole

Answer 15

figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement

Question 16

hypophora

Answer 16

figure of reasoning in which one or more question are asked and then answered

Question 17

imagery

Answer 17

sensory details or figurative language used to describe abstractions.