ghhs ap lang vocab 4

Discourse (n)

written or spoken communication; exchange of ideas/conversation

Colloquial (adj)

Used in ordinary or informal conversation.

Concrete language

Words used to describe tangible things; factual, realistic language

Conditional statement

An if-then statement that consists of two parts, an antecedent and a consequent, often used as premises in an argument

Connotation (n)

the associations suggested by a word; implied meaning rather than literal meaning

Jargon (n)

The diction used by a group which practices a similar profession or activity.

Definition

Writers relate the characteristics, features, or sensory details of an object or idea, sometimes using examples or illustrations.

Denotation (n)

The literal, explicit meaning of a word; the dictionary definition

Descriptive language

Depiction in words of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell, and touch

Euphemism (n)

Presenting a potentially offensive or negative word or term in a more positive, less offensive light

exemplify (v.) / exemplification (n.)

To show or illustrate by example; to serve as an example; to be typical of

explicate (v) / explication (n.)

To analyze or explain; to explain in detail

Vernacular (adj/n)

1. Language or dialect of a particular country. 2. Language or dialect of a regional clan or group. 3. Plain everyday speech

Abstract language or concept

Opposite of concrete and tangible; usually relates to concepts, ideas, emotions and universal themes

Pun (n)

When a word that has two or more meanings is used in a humorous way