AP Vocab 6

Question 1

Parallelism

Answer 1

the technique of arranging words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures by placing them side by side and making them similar in form

Question 2

Paradox

Answer 2

a statement that seems to contradict itself but that turns out to have a rational meaning

Question 3

Parody

Answer 3

work that ridicules the style of another work bu imitating and exaggerating its elements. it can be utterly mocking or gently humorous it depends on allusion and exaggerates the distorts the original style and content

Question 4

Pathetic Appeal Pathos

Answer 4

When a writer tries to persuade the audience by appealing to their emotions. the aspects of a literary work that elicit sorrow or pity from the audience

Question 5

Pedantic

Answer 5

bordering on lecturing. It is scholarly and academic and often overly difficult and distant

Question 6

Persuation

Answer 6

a form of argumentation 1 of 4 modes of discourse, convince through reason or emotion

Question 7

Regionalism

Answer 7

An element in literature that conveys a realistic portrayal of a specific geographical locale, using the locale and influences as a major part of the plot.

Question 8

Repetition

Answer 8

word or phrase used two or more times in close proximity

Question 9

Rhetorical Modes

Answer 9

exposition, description, narration, argumentation

Question 10

Rhetorical Question

Answer 10

one that does not expect an explicit answer is used, to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience

Question 11

Sarcasm

Answer 11

harsh, caustic, personal remarks to or about someone less subtle than irony

Question 12

Satire

Answer 12

a work that reveals a critical attitude towards some element of human behavior by portraying it in an extreme way. Satire doesn’t simply abuse, but targets groups more than individual