AP Lang Fall Final Vocab

rhetoric

the art of persuasive speaking

sophistry

the intentional use of deceptive persuasion

exigence

urgency or desperation that causes a need for communication

context

the background information that makes up a sitaution

implicit

understood, though not clearly expressed or directly stated

explicit

stated clearly in detail, leaving nothing implied

nuance

a subtle distinction or variation in meaning or expression

juxtaposition

the act of placing two things side by side to compare or contrast them

pragmatic

sensible, practical, matter-of-fact

dogmatic

characterized by expressing opinions strongly as if they were facts

banal

lacking originality, freshness, or novelty

laud

the act of loudly praising someone in a public space

grievance

a real or imagined wrong or cause for complaint

fidelity

faithfulness (to someone or something) to which one is bound by pledge or authority

truncate

to shorten by cutting off a part of something (as a text)

hegemony

domination, authority, or influence over others (usually of one nation over another)

indigent

impoverished

cajole

to persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insecure language

convention

social norms

complacent

satisfied with oneself or achievement and thus feeling no need to work hard to keep getting better

endemic

1. (of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area

2. (of a plant or animal) native and restricted to a particular region

immutable

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

interminable

lasting or seeming to last forever

volition

the power of choosing

conviction

a fixed or firm belief

pretense

a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions

rectitude

morally correct behavior or judgement

platitude

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were profound

unequivocal

leaving no doubt

concord

feeling of agreement or harmony between people or groups

redolent

1. strongly reminiscent or suggestive of

2. fragrant or sweet-smelling

comportment

personal bearing or conduct; behavior