AP Lang Quiz 1

Concession

When the writer acknowledges the validity of an opposing viewpoint

Paradox

A statement or situation that seems self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth when examined closely.

Euphemism

The substitution of an inoffensive term for one considered offensively explicit.

Rhetoric

the art of using language effectively and persuasively

Rebuttal

What you do after you acknowledge that someone disagrees with you

Synthesis

The skill of weaving together information from multiple sources to create and support your own original argument

Ambiguous

The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.

Egregious

extraordinary in some bad way

Exigence

to the urgent motivation or circumstance prompting an author to write

Anaphora

repeats the same opening words across consecutive phrases or sentences for emphasis and rhythm