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Dumb AP English words
Really dumb AP English words
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ap english
Antimetabole
opposite + turning about
Apologist
A person who makes a defence in writing of a concept
Apostrophe
A sudden outburst in writing
Asyndeton
Omission of conjoctions
Compound Subject
A verb with multiple subjects
Connotation
An inferred meaning of a word
Epanalepsis
A repetition of word or phrase that is broken up
Epithet
A short modifying term for a person or thing
Parallelism
Agreement in phrases
Parenthesis
A subordinate clause that describes a subject that interjects a writing
Periodic Sentence
A sentence that leaves the main clause at the end
Anecdote
A short narrative
Compound Sentence
A sentence with two or more independent clause
Deductive Reasoning
To find the truth with clues
Enthymeme
An omission of a premise or conclusion because it is deemed self evident
Euphemism
To say a harsh phrase in a kinder way
Alliteration
A repetition of either same pronunciation of a vowel or starting with the same letter
Anadiplosis
Repetition of the first section of a sentence
Anaphora
Repetition of words at the start of a sentence
Metonymy
A figure of speech that uses the name of an object or concept to relate to related subject
Isocolon
A parallel structure that uses two different clauses
Allegory
Telling a story of abstract concept, very symbolic
Allusion
A reference to something
Paralipsis
Removing significance of a topic
Syllogism
Deductive Reasoning
Synecdoche
Using a part of a whole to represent the whole
Syntax
Structure of a sentence
Zeugma
The use of a word to modify two different concepts where only one definition of the word is
appropriate for each concept
Assonance
Resemblance of sounds
Complex Sentence
A sentence with one or more dependant clause
Compound-Complex Sentence
A sentence with one or more dependant clause and two or more independant clause
Denotation
The explicit meaning of a word
Diction
Word choice
Fable
A story meant to teach a moral story, uses animals and inanimate objects
Heuristic
To indicate something
Inductive Reasoning
To find the cause of an event
Litotes
An understatement
Omniscient Narration
A narration from the perspective of a person detached from the story and knows everything
about the story
Paradox
A self contradictory phrase
Petitio Principii
Beggin the question : Jeopardy
Polyptoton
Rhetorical repetition in the same sentence
Polysyndeton
Use of multiple conjoction
Refutation
To refute a statement
Soliloquy
Talking with oneself
Maxim
The expression of a general truth
Pseudonym
A fake name
Metaphysical
Highly abstract
Sentiment
An opinion
Stream of Consciousness
Interior monologue
Proverb
A short popular saying
Arch
Cheeky, sly, mischievous
Bathos
Anticlimax
Burlesque
A parody that is very satirical
Canon
Genuine story
Carpe diem
Enjoy the present
Epigram
A witty way of saying something
Dramatic Irony
An irony that is understood by the audience but not the actors
Eponymous
Named after the main character
Euphony
Agreeableness of sound
Cacophony
Disagreeableness of sound
Explication
An explanation
Farce
A ridiculous tale
Harangue
A long or intense verbal attack
Ad Hominem
Appealing or attacking one's character than argument
Adage
A traditional saying : A proverb
Loose Sentence
A sentence with an incomplete independent clause
Aphorism
A saying of general truth : A maxim
Diatribe
A bitter and sharp attack
Homily
An inspirational saying or a cliche
Lampoon
A satirical sharp saying against something
Trope
Any use of rhetorical device the uses words outside their literal meaning
Muse
An inspiration
Non Sequitur
A statement with illogical conclusion
Pastoral
Traits of the country life
Whimsy
Playful
Wit
Writing showing perception
Juxtaposition
Comparing by placing objects side to side
Circumlocution
Using more than necessary to say something
Conceit
A stated concept
Consonance
Agreement or harmony of sounds