AP English Literary and Rhetorical Devices

understatement - affirms the point by denying its opposite

attitude or feeling associated with a word

sermon; speech with moral or spirtual advice

central idea or message of a work - insight into life

How many essays and how much time is allocated for each ?

main clause is placed at the end of the sentence- considered stronger

What score do you aspire to achieve with the AP test?

the oppostion or contrast of ideas ; direct opposition

Who should be responsible for being a time keeper?

a sentence not well planned- the main clause is at the beginning and details after

word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun

teaching --especially moral or ethical lessons

Essays must be written in _____

duplication of any element of language such a word, phrase, sound clause or grammatical pattern

principles of writing effectively , eloquently and persuasively

targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule

When should you report to the Administration building for your test ?

Character or story element representing an abstract idea

what is the best technique to improve your writing

How many passages will be on the Multiple Choice Test ?

imitation of style or content of another for comic effect and/or ridicule

1st, 3rd ,are examples - 3rd should be used for all analysis papers.

attitude of the author

how long is the Multiple Choice part of the test?

how many sources must you use on the synthesis

verbal , situational and dramatic are types of this

words that create sounds

direct or indirect reference to something presumably commonly known

using ethics to persuade or argue

a system of formal logic; two premises leading to a sound conclusion

score reports for all tests will be released when?

contradictory meanings create a paradox

describes are renames a noun -is parenthetical

repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive lines

sensory details that evoke another sense - two senses in same sentence

Punishment will be allocated to those who?

how an author joins words, clauses and sentences

intellectually amusing language

use of slang or informalities in speech or writing

repetitive consonant sounds

the words the author chooses to indicate tone

substitute name ;an object is substituted for another

To plus a verb

ends in ing - verb pretending it is a noun

literal dictionary meaning of a word

harsh, abusive language

comparison of two unlike things to suggest a similarity - states it directly

tone that is overly scholarly, academic or bookish - show offy

addressing an absent or imaginary or personified abstraction

how much time is allotted for reading closely and planning your essays

feelings the reader feels created by the language or diction an author utilizes

deliberate exaggeration or overstatement

polite or agreeable speech; less offensive substitute