AP Lang Vocab

Exigence

the problem, need, or situation that compels a writer or speaker to create a text; context

Rhetoric

all the possible means of persuasion

Empirical

based on observation/experience rather than theory or logic

Indubitably

unquestionable

Incendiary

designed to cause fires, metaphorically

Repudiate

deny the truth or validity of

Argument

stating a claim and then proving it

Narration

purpose is to explain information about your topic as a series of events in story format.

Description

purpose is to create a picture in words (vivid, specific details) to help the reader visualize something a writer has seen, heard, or done

Process Analysis

purpose is to explain a process by giving directions or information about how to do something is done

exemplification/illustration-

purpose is to discuss topic by using examples to clarify points

Comparison and Contrast

purpose is to show how two or more areas of your topic are similar (compare) or different (contrast) or both

Classification and Division

purpose is to break topic into groups of categories and explain

Definition

purpose is to define a word or concept about your topic using synonyms, essential definition or extend definitions

Cause and Effect

purpose is to explain what caused (cause) something to happen (effect) in a specific topic

Didactic

an overly moralistic or teaching tone; patronizing

Circumlocution

use of many words when fewer would do

Vitriolic

filled with bitter resentment or malice

Ubiquitous

present or found everywhere

Vociferous

clamorous

affront

a personally offensive act or word

fastidious

excessively particular, critical, or demanding

rankle

to cause irritation