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AP English III Fall Final Exam Flash Cards
Mrs. Salce's Class
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English
11th Grade
12/16/2012

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anadiplosis
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Repeats the last word of one phrase, clause, or sentence at or very near the beginning of the next.
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Anaphora
Definition
Repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences, commonly in conjunction with climax and with parallelism.
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Antimetabole
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Reversing the order of repeated words or phrases (a loosely chiastic structure, AB-BA) to intensify the final formulation, to present alternatives, or to show contrast.
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Antithesis
Definition
Used to establish a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or juxtaposing them, often in parallel structure.
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Apposition
Definition
Two elements, normally noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element serving to define or modify the other.
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Asyndeton
Definition
Omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses.
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Chiasmus
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Called "reverse parallelism," since the second part of a grammatical construction is balanced or paralleled by the first part, only in reverse order.
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climax
Definition
arranging words, clauses, or sentences in the order of increasing importance, weight, or emphasis.
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ellipsis
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The omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are superfluous or be understood from contextual clues.
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epanalepsis
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repeats the beginning word of a clause or sentence at the end.
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epistrophe
Definition
forms the counterpart to anaphora, because the repetition of the same word or words comes at the end of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences
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hyperbole
Definition
deliberately exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect.
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isocolon
Definition
figure of speech in which parallelism is reinforced by members that are of the same length
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parallelism
Definition
Several parts of a sentence or several sentences are expressed similarly to show that the ideas in the parts or sentences are equal in importance.
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parenthesis
Definition
consists of a word, phrase, or whole sentence inserted as an aside in the middle of another sentence.
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polyptoton
Definition
repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence; "My own heart's heart".
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polysyndeton
Definition
use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause, and is thus structurally the opposite of asyndeton.
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rhetorical question
Definition
it is not answered by the writer, because its answer is obvious or obviously desired, and usually just a yes or no. It is used for effect, emphasis, or provocation, or for drawing a conclusionary statement from the facts at hand.
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Declarative Sentence
Definition
Makes a statement.
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Interrogative Sentence
Definition
Asks a question.
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Imperative Sentence
Definition
Gives a command.
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Exclamatory Sentence
Definition
Expresses strong feeling.
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Simple Sentence
Definition
One independent clause, no dependent clauses.
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Compound Sentence
Definition
Two independent clauses, no dependent clauses.
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Complex Sentence
Definition
One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
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Compound-Complex Sentence
Definition
Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
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Periodic Sentence
Definition
The main idea comes at the end of the sentence.
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Cumulative Sentence
Definition
Begins with the main idea followed by phrases and clauses which elaborate upon the main idea.
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Summary
Definition
A brief paragraph that describes the who, what, when, where,why, and how
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Analysis
Definition
examines the summary elements in order to look identify their deeper meaning
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Steps in Analysis
Definition
Review the questions
Organize the information
Decide how to analyze information
Analyze quantitative information
Analyze qualitative information
Integrate the information
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Diction
Definition
choice of words to fit their context
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Syntax
Definition
the ordering of and relationship between the words and other structural elements in phrases and sentences; sentences structure
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Imagery
Definition
a set of mental pictures produced by the description present within a peice of writing
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Figurative Language
Definition
The use of words, phrases, symbols, and ideas in such as way as to evoke mental images and sense impressions
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Structure
Definition
the orginazation of thoughts within clauses to support a purpose
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Tone
Definition
the way that something is said to achieve a distinctive purpose
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Defend
Definition
to offer support or protect a concept or idea
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Refute
Definition
to prove something to be false or somebody to be in error, either through logical argument or by providing evidence to the contrary
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Qualify
Definition
To set limitations to an authors claims in a peice.
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Claim
Definition
to say, without proof or evidence, that something is true
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Evidence
Definition
something that gives a sign or proof of the existence or truth of something, or that helps somebody to come to a particular conclusion
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Warrant
Definition
a written authorization or certifying analysis typically followed by a claim and warrant in a rhetorical analytical paper
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Rhetorical Triangle
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Underlining
Definition
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  • Films
  • Television Programs
  • Titles of Books
  • Plays

 

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Quotation Marks
Definition
Shorter texts and works.
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Capitalization

Definition
Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentences, proper noun, person's title preceding their name, titles, and specific locations
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Grammar
Definition
the system of rules by which words are formed and put together to make sentences.
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Punctuation
Definition
The use of standard marks and signs in writing and printing to separate words into sentences, clauses, and phrases in order to clarify meaning.
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Candid
Definition
 Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression
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Enthusiastic
Definition
Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
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Colloquial
Definition
Characteristic of or appropriate to the spoken language or to writing that seeks the effect of speech; informal
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Condemnatory
Definition
To express strong disapproval of
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Outraged
Definition
 An act of extreme violence or viciousness
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Hysterical
Definition
Extremely funny
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Consoling
Definition
comfort or solace
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Supportive
Definition

furnishing support or assistance

 

 
 
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Sympathetic
Definition
expressing, feeling, or resulting from sympathy
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Sneering
Definition
 A scornful facial expression characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip
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Condescending
Definition
behaving toward other people in a way that shows you consider yourself socially or intellectually superior to them
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Judgemental
Definition
 Inclined to make judgments, especially moral or personal ones
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