AP Terminology Day 7

Question 1

Term used to describe writing that borders on lecturing.

Answer 1

Pedantic

Question 2

Form of argumentation, 1 of 4 modes of discourse; language used to convince through appeals to reason or emotion.

Answer 2

Persuasion

Question 3

Element in literature that conveys a realistic portrayal of a specific geographical locale, using the locale and it’s influences as a major part of the plot.

Answer 3

Regionalism

Question 4

Word or phrase used 2 or more times in close proximity.

Answer 4

Repetition

Question 5

Exposition, description, narration, argumentation.

Answer 5

Rhetorical Modes

Question 6

One that does not except an explicit answer. It is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker/audience.

Answer 6

Rhetorical Question

Question 7

Harsh, caustic personal remarks to or about someone; less subtle than irony.

Answer 7

Sarcasm

Question 8

Work that reveals a critical attitude toward some element of human behavior by portraying it in an extreme way. Targets groups/large concepts rather than individuals.

Answer 8

Satire