ap lang vocab quiz 3

11/22 mcq and saq

Metonymy

phrase that stands in for another larger idea
Ex. "the crown" represents the British government

Hyperbole

purposeful exaggeration of a thing/idea
helps emphasize impact/meaning

Understatement

purposeful downplaying of a thing/idea
helps emphasize impact/meaning

Anaphora

repetition of the same word/phrase

Ellipsis (...)

engage audience and/or create suspense

Caesura

purposeful pause in writing (ex. line breaks, ellipses)
shows foreshadowing or buildup to a climax

Invective

highly critical language
meant to express blame and/or offend audience

Allusion

reference to a well-known idea/concept/work to prove a point
connect to a sort of "common ancestor" to unite audience
can be biblical, literary, historical, etc.
helps with ethos/credibility of a piece

Anecdote

short story/experience
used to convey a meaning/lesson that connects back to topic

Colloquial

casual/informal language
allows the speaker to connect more with the audience
uses collective voice vs. authoritative voice