AP Vocab Flashcard 1

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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Soliloquy

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A dramatic speech giving the illusion of unspoken reflection.

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Discourse

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Written or spoken communication; conversation or discussion.

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Oxymoron

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction, e.g., 'deafening silence'.

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Pathos

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Quality that appeals to pity or sadness; impels an audience to act.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Ethos

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The credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.

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Logos

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An appeal to logic and reason; using facts and evidence to persuade.