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AP English III Review
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English
11th Grade
12/15/2011

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Anadiplosis
Definition
Repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause
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Anaphora
Definition
Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses
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Antimetaboe
Definition
Repetition of words, in successive clauses, in reverse grammatical order
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Antithesis
Definition
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often used in parallel structure
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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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Asyndeton
Definition
Deliberate omission of conjunctions between a series of related clauses
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Chiasmus
Definition
The criss cross reversal of grammatical structures in successive phrases or clauses
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Climax
Definition
Arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of increasing importance
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Ellipsis
Definition
Deliberate omission of a word or words which are readily implied by the context
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Epanalepsis
Definition
Repetition at the end of a clause if the word that occurred at the beginning of the clause
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Epistrophe
Definition
Repetition 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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Isocolon
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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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Parenthesis
Definition
Insertion of some verbal unit in a position that interrupts the normal syntactical flow of the sentences
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Polypototon
Definition
Repetition of words derived from the same root
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Polysyndeton
Definition
Deliberate use of many conjunctions
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Rhetorical Question
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A question in which the answer is already known and does not need to be stated
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Analysis
Definition
One of three types of essays.
Always includes the authors name and the piece within the first paragraph
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Analysis uses what rhetorical devices?
Definition
Diction, imagery, syntax, structure, tone, figurative language
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Argumentation
Definition
One of three types of essays.
Uses the writers opinions to defend, refute or qualify the author.
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What 3 things should be in an arguement essay?
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Claim, evidence, warrant
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Conventions with titles
Definition
Underline verses quotation marks
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Conventions in writing
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Appropriate caps, grammer and punctuation
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Candid
Definition
frank; outspoken; open and sincere
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Enthusiastic
Definition
an occupation, activity, or pursuit in which such interest is shown:
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Colloquial
Definition
characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal.
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Condemnatory
Definition
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
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Outraged
Definition
an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency.
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Hysterical
Definition
uncontrollably emotional.
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Consoling
Definition
to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort
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Supportive
Definition
providing sympathy or encouragement
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Sympathetic
Definition
Pitiful, feeling bad or sorry for
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Sneering
Definition
to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt
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Condescending
Definition
showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority
-Stephen Bayley MORE
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Judgemental
Definition
denoting an attitude in which judgments about other people's conduct are made
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AP Lang FInal
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