AP ENG LANG List 1

abstract

refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images; a concept or value that cannot be seen

analogy

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

claim

A statement that asserts something to be true

connotation

the interpretive level of a word based on its associated images rather than its literal meaning

ellipsis

an indication by a series of three periods that some material has been omitted from a given text

extended metaphor

a sustained comparison, often referred to as a conceit; developed throughout a piece of writing

logical fallacy

a mistake in reasoning

parable

a story that operates on literal and symbolic levels and usually teaches a moral lesson

pun

a play on words that often has a comic effect; associated with wit or cleverness.

syntax

The grammatical structure of prose and poetry.