ap language and composition: writing strategies

ap language and composition: writing strategies

Diction

Denotation

Connotation

The actual words the author uses.

Definition (all diction)- think dictionary.

Additional connection to feeling or idea (some diction).

Polysyndeton

The repetitive use of a conjunction within a list.

Example: You should bring your Chromebook, and books, and highlighters, and pens to school.

Note: Sometimes the commas are used and sometimes they are not.

Anaphora

Epistrophe

Symploce

Paralleled repetition where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of consecutive clauses.

Example: It is important to come to school. It is important to pay attention. It is important to do your work.

Paralleled repetition at the end of consecutive clauses.

Paralleled repetition at the beginning and at the end of consecutive clauses.

Exemplification

The use of examples.

Example: You should be a responsible, good student. This includes coming to school regularly, paying attention while here, and doing your work consistently.