AP Vocabulary set 2 2025

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Anecdote

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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Anaphora

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A rhetorical device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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Antithesis

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A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Aphorism

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A concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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Tone

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The general character or attitude of a piece of writing, which can convey emotions and set the mood.

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Whimsical

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Playful and fanciful, often in a way that is imaginative and light-hearted.

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Exuberant

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Filled with lively energy and excitement.

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Instigative

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Tending to provoke, incite, or stir up action or conflict.