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AP English 3 Fall Final Exam
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English
11th Grade
12/12/2011

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Climax
Definition
Arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of increasing importance.
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Ellipis
Definition
Deliberate omission of a word or words which are readily implied by the context.
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Isocolon
Definition

 

A scheme of parallel structure which occurs when the parallel elements are similar not only in grammatical structure but also in length.

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Parallelism
Definition
Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related word, phrases, or clauses.
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Anadiplosis
Definition
Repition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause.
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Polyptoton
Definition
Repition of words derived from the same root.
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Anitmetabole
Definition
Repition of words, in successive clauses, in reverse grammatical order.
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Asyndeton
Definition
Deliberate omission of conjunctions between a series of related clauses.
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Apposition
Definition
Placing side by side two coordinate elements, the second of which serves as an explanation or modification of the first.
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Anaphora
Definition
The repition of the same word or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses.
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Parenthesis
Definition
Insertion of some verbal unit in a position that interrupts the normal sytactical flow of the sentences.
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Polysyndeton
Definition
Deliberate use of many conjunctions.
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Antithesis
Definition
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often used in parallel structure.
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Epanalepsis
Definition
Repitition at the end of a clause of the word that occured at the beginning of the clause.
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Chiasmus
Definition
(The "criss-cross") reversal of grammatical structures in successive phrases or clauses.
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Epistrophe
Definition
Repitition of the same word or group of words at the ends of successive clauses.
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Hyperbole
Definition
Obvious and intentional exaggeration.
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Rhetorical Question
Definition
A question asked merely for effect with no answer expected.
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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 storng 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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Cumalative Sentence
Definition
Begins with the main idea followed by phrases and clauses which elaborate upon the main idea.
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To qualify an Argument

Definition
To reduce from a general, undefined, or comprehensive form, to particular or restricted form.
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To defend an argument
Definition
To agree with the author's claim and provide evidence to back it up.
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To Refute an Argument
Definition
To prove the author's claim to be false or erroneous.
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Claim
Definition
States your position on the issue you have chosen to write about.
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Evidence
Definition
Data which you cite to support your claim.
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Warrant
Definition
Interprets the evidence and shows how it supports your claim.
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Rhetorical Triangle
Definition

Logos - The logical reasoning

Pathos - The emotional appeal

Ethos - The creditbility of the speaker

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Candid
Definition
Free from prejudice; impartial
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Enthusiastic
Definition
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
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Colloquial
Definition
Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
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Condemnatory
Definition
To express strong disapproval of
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Outraged
Definition
To offend grossly against
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Hysterical
Definition
Irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock
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Consoling
Definition
To allay the sorrow or grief of
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Supportive
Definition
Providing encouragement or emotional help.
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Sympathetic
Definition
Characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy.
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Sneering
Definition
To speak of in a contemptuous or mocking manner
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Condescending
Definition
To speak in a way that betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority
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Judgmental
Definition
Having or displaying an excessively critical point of view
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When to underline
Definition
Anything that can hold within it shorter seletions or elements or larger published works like novels.
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When to put quotations
Definition
For dialog, title of a short story, or citing evidence.
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Analysis Vs. Summary
Definition

Analysis: Analyzing a piece based on tone shifts and rhetorical devices/schemes

Summary: Rewording the piece without any acknowledgement as to how it was written.

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Capitalization
Definition
When at the beginning of a sentence, a proper nown, or name of a work.
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Steps in Analysis
Definition

1. Review it

2. Organize the info

3. Decide how to analyze

4. Analyze qualitative info

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Diction
Definition
Style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
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Syntax
Definition
The way in which linguistic elements (as words) are put together to form constituents (as phrases or clauses)
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Imagery
Definition
Involves one or more of your five senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight).
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Figurative Language
Definition
 

Of the nature of, resembling, or involving a figure of speech; not literal; metaphorical 

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Structure
Definition
The way the author choose to put together his/her piece.
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Tone
Definition
The attitude a writer takes towards a subject or character
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Steps in Analysis

Definition
1. Review the questions
2. Organize the information
3. Decide how to analyze information
4. Analyze quantitative information
5. Analyze qualitative information
6. Integrate the information
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Grammar
Definition
The branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology.
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Punctuation
Definition
The use of symboles to indicate aspects of the intonation and meaning not otherwise conveyed in the written language.
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