AP Lang Vocab Quiz #3

Analysis

the separating of material into its constituent elements and determining its essential features and their relations

Argumentation

the act of using reasons to justify claims.

Syllogism

a logical argument in which one proposition (the conclusion) is inferred from two others (the premises). It’s a form of deductive reasoning.

Ellipsis

omission of one or more words for conciseness and effect.

Allegory

a story in which things and people represent something entirely other—an idea or a philosophy.

Antecedents

 a word, phrase, clause, or sentence, to which another word (especially a pronoun) refers

Nostalgia

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.

Didactic

tone word, intended to teach, instructive

Histrionic

tone word, deliberately dramatic or theatrical.

Wry

tone word, cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous. It technically means “bent,” like the smile of an ironic, clever person.

Enumeration

the listing of things; to list one thing after another in prose.

Dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Paradigm Shift

a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.