AP LANG Vocab Quizlet

Anaphora

The deliberate repetition of a word or a phrase at the beginning of successive sentences, clauses or lines.

Claim (In writing)

a deliberate statement or main point that expresses a writers position and must be proven with evidence and reasoning

Denotation

the literal explicit dictionary definition of a word, completely separate from any emotional or cultural associations.

Connotation

the emotional, cultural or implied meaning that a word carries beyond it’s strict literal definition.

ethos

an appeal to the writers credibility, character, and ethical authority to persuade an audience

hyperbole

a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point, show strong emotion or add humor

Logos

uses logical, reason, facts and structured argumentation to persuade an audience

paradox

a statement or situation that appears to self-contradict yet reveals a deeper, profound truth

pathos

appeals to the readers emotions

Rhetoric

the art of using language, structure, and style in creative writing to shape how readers interpret, feel and engage with a text.

Rhetoric Diamond

Audience, Situation, Word Choice, Purpose

Rhetorical Questions

a question asked to make or create a point rather than find an answer.

Rhetorical Situation

the set of circumstances, context, and environment that brings a piece of communication or text into existence.