AP Lang Summer Term Quiz

a question asked for the sake of persuasive effect rather than genuine request for information

refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in order to make a comparison

a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another (grammar term)

writer gives background to character, setting, plot, or in nonfiction sets up argument

dictionary definition of a word

device in which parts of the sentence are grammatically the same or are similar in construction

an imitation of a writer, subject, or genre in such a way as to make fun of the original work

device where a part of something represents the whole, or may use a whole to represent a part

telling of a story or an account of an event

writing that speaks directly to someone/something who is not present or is dead or is inanimate

author’s individual writing style or point of view a format for narrators to tell their stories

the writer’s attitude toward the subject or sometimes the audience

polite, indirect expressions that replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite

Author groups two apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox (blaring silence)

over exaggeration used for effect

a comparison that directly connects two unlike items (does not use like/as)

a failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

the type of writing used to communicate: narration, description, exposition, and argumentation

close reading of text, analysis of language choices; explanation of how choices effect meaning

technique to criticize corruption of society, by using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule

an extended metaphor made with unusual comparisons

repetition of consonant sounds in a phrase/sentence in quick succession (ex: pitter, patter)

the person who is understood to be speaking (or thinking or writing) a particular work

the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it

Open to more than 1 interpretation, inexact. Leads to vagueness and sometimes humor

repetition of words at the beginning of each sentence

a contrast of ideas is expressed by parallelism of words that are the opposites of each other

in an argument, reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent

normal speech with ordinary grammatical structure rather than rhythmic structure such as poetry

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

the repetition of a vowel sound in non-rhyming words

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

Used to create comparison between two unlike objects. Metaphor and simile are tools of this.

repetition of the same/similar sounds at the beginning of multiple words in a phrase/sentence

reasoning that takes specific info & makes a broader generalization that is considered probable

repetition for effect in a piece of writing or repetition of something in argument for emphasis

contrast between what is stated and what is really meant (verbal, situational, dramatic)

two or more clauses are balanced against each other by reversing their structures

using general observations that lead to a specific conclusion

A play on words that exploits the similarity in sound between 2 wds w/ very different meanings.