AP Language Study Guide Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms related to accuracy, authority, bias, relevance, synthesis, and concepts of argumentation in AP Language.

Accuracy

How true or correct the information in a source is.

Authority

The status of information in a text, including the writer's expertise, publisher's credentials, and the origin of a source.

Bias

A prejudice or preconceived notion that prevents a person from approaching a topic in a neutral or objective way.

Relevance

How closely related something is to the issue at hand.

Synthesis

Combining two or more ideas to create something more complex in support of a new idea.

Argument

A discussion where partisanship and polarization often win out over dialogue and reason.

Background

Visual rhetoric that provides context or complements the primary subject, often softening the overall impression.

Exhibit

Illustration or demonstration of a concept or idea.

Method

The approach or procedure used in conducting an analysis or investigation.

Tipping Point

The defining moment when a significant change occurs, leading to a phenomenon.

Stickiness Factor

The quality that makes an idea or trend memorable and likely to spread.

Staying Power

The ability of a trend or epidemic to remain relevant over time.

Tipping Point Epidemic

Tik tok

Why tik tok took off

Influencer/ celebrities using it, shared across all social media, and Gen Z is connected strongly to it

Stickiness factor for tiktok

The endless scroll FYP, the trends, sounds, dances, and the fact that its rewatch able and personalized

Power of Context for Tiktok

COVID Lockdown, Gen Z = digital natives, Craving connection and creatitvity

Staying Power for tiktok

Yes, short form videos are now everywhere; TikTok trends influence todays music, culture, and news