AP Language Vocab Practice

The non-literal, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning.

a verbal description, to exaggerate, for comic effect, a person’s features or characteristics.

when the words literally state the opposite of the writer’s (or speaker’s) meaning

the author’s attitude toward his material, the audience, or both.

Where an argument is derived from detailed facts: inferences based on patterns.

The principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.

Two independent clauses connected by a conjuntion

A fallacy where the writer assumes the reader will accept an assertion without proper support.

A type of sentence in which the main idea comes first, followed by a dependent phrase or clause

The ironic minimalizing of fact, presents something as less significant than it is.

any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.

Sentence type: After a long, bumpy flight and many delays, I arrived at the San Diego airport.

Appeal to the reader's sense of logic.

Erroneously concluding that one event caused another just because it came first

a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole

based arguments appeal to the reader's emotions.

bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt orridicule someone or something.

A short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event.

Arguing that a complex situation can be simply explained in one of two ways.

The central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life.

Expression, in the form of an extended metaphor/ surprising analogy between dissimilar objects

A statement that appears to be self-contradictory but contains some degree of truth or validity

When facts or events are unknown to a character but known to the reader or characters.

A single word or short phrase used to emphasize the words on either side of it.

A terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or a moral principle.

A compound sentence, usually accompanied by a semicolon, has same number of words on each side

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

The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work.

The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color

The error of assuming that since two things are alike in some ways, they are alike in all ways

An appeal to emotion

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

The framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.

_____ combined with syntax, figurative language, or literary devices, creates author’s style.

In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.

A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known.

a sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end

When two words, phrases, images, ideas are placed close together for comparison or contrast.

A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement

A medium sentence is...

Multiple meanings, intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.

A long sentence is...

A work that targets human vices or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule.

Type of sentence: I went to the movies yesterday, bought candy, and shopped at the mall

Any organizational device used by the author to convey tone, purpose, or effect.

A sentence in which qualifying phrases are placed with the most important idea last.

a "for" or "against" stance taken by an author in a persuasive essay.

Discuss points of one passage, then discuss points of the second passage, showing differences

Sentence type: In spite of heavy snow and cold temperatures, the game continued.

A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb.

Words that teach or instruct, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles.

when what the characters and readers think ought to happen is not what does happen

It is an address to someone or something that cannot answer.

vague appeals to unsubstantiated authority revealed by such phrases as "studies show."

An inference or conclusion, possibly based on evidence

A telegraphic sentence is .....

An ability to see the inner nature of things

Discuss one aspect of both passages, showing how this one aspect differs

More than two clauses or phrases which are connected by a series of conjunctions.

The major category into which a literary work fits.

the opposition or contrast of ideas; the direct opposite.

The reason for the speaker's remarks: or the attitude the author wants the reader to adopt.

appeal to the reader's sense of ethics

An example is MLK's repetition of "I have a dream," in his famous speech.

when the exact repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive linesor sentences.

A short sentence is...

This is an example of: What does Nature hold dearer, or more proper to herself?

Unsound inductive inference based on insufficient, inadequate, unspecified evidence.

A technique in which the author steps outside the story, speaking directly to the reader.

Sensory details/figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions

Repeated sounds across multiple areas are vowels rather than consonants.

The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.

Character or story elements used to represent an abstraction and the literal meaning.

Deliberate attempts to focus on a minor issue rather than addressing the main point.

an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attach using strong, abusive language.

Error in persuasion which involves repeating the assertions endlessly without support.

General statements believed to be true are applied to specific situations.

A deductive system of formal logic that presents two ideas that lead to a sound conclusion

The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing.

The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words

an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language

The changing of modes or patterns of organization within an essay.

The way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Attacking another person's argument by attacking the person rather than the issue