AICE English language vocab!

Lexical

Relating to the vocabulary of a language.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Diction

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Tone

The general character or attitude of a piece of writing, conveyed through word choice and style.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Personification

A literary device that gives human qualities to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Onomatopoeia

A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Addition

Transition words that indicate an addition of information, examples include 'also', 'furthermore', and 'moreover'.

Contrast

Transition words used to show contrast between ideas, such as 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'nevertheless'.

Cause and Effect

Transition words that indicate cause-and-effect relationships, including 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'consequently'.

Emphasis

Transition words that highlight important information, such as 'indeed', 'in fact', and 'certainly'.

Conclusion

Transition words that signal a conclusion, including 'in conclusion', 'to sum up', and 'finally'.

Colloquialism

A word or phrase that is not formal and is used in everyday conversation.

Jargon

Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that may be difficult for others to understand.

Euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

Allusion

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect reference.

Cliché

An overused phrase or opinion that lacks original thought.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Satire

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock.

Paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but may include a latent truth.

Dramatic Irony

A situation in which the audience knows more about the events of a story than the characters do.

Register

The level of formality or informality in language use, varying according to context and audience.

Tone

The general character or attitude of a piece of writing, conveyed through word choice and style.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Personification

A literary device that gives human qualities to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Onomatopoeia

A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Ethos

A rhetorical appeal to ethics, credibility, and character, establishing trust with the audience by demonstrating authority or expertise.

Pathos

A rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings and create a connection with the audience to persuade them.

Logos

A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, essential for establishing ethos in persuasive writing or speech.

Emotional Appeal

A technique used in rhetoric that aims to persuade an audience by conjuring emotional responses related to the argument.

Logical Fallacies

Errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument; understanding these helps strengthen logos.

Character Building

The process of establishing credibility and moral character; vital for ethos to persuade the audience successfully.

Persuasive Techniques

Strategic methods used to convince an audience, often involving ethos, pathos, and logos harmoniously to enhance effectiveness.

Audience Analysis

The assessment of the audience's values, beliefs, and needs to tailor ethos, pathos, and logos for effective persuasion.

Balanced Appeal

The effective integration of ethos, pathos, and logos to create a well-rounded and compelling argument in persuasive writing.