ap lang key terms

words for addition

moreover, furthermore, in addition, additonally

words for contrast

however, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand

words for result

therefore, as a result, hence, consequently, as a result, thus

instead of “says”

illuminates, illustrates, conveys, highlights, asserts, argues, emphasizes, clarifies, affirms, underscores

counter-claims/rebuttals

a number of ___ suggest that/while it may be true that/the real point to consider is/the problem with that

instead of “a lot”

a vast amount/a variety of/multitudes of

rhetorical devices

comparison, metaphorical situation, parallelism, repetition, tone, juxtaposition, allusion, emotional diction, anaphora

instead of “shows”

suggests/demonstrates/clarifies/illustrates/establishes/reveals/highlights/proves/encapsulates/connotes/depicts/indicates/outlines