Ap lang Quiz 1 study guide

What is the definition of Ineffable?

• Impossible to describe with words
• The quality of being understandable

• A state of extreme confusion or disarray

• Can easily be expressed in words.

What is the defenition of Reverie?

• A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
• A state of extreme focus and concentration

• A type of foodThe practice of daydreaming, often leading to creative inspiration

• A state of deep meditation marked by complete detachment from the surroundings.

What is the definition of Prudence

• the ability to discipline oneself by the use of reason; skill and good judgement in the use of resources.

• The cautious and wise management of resources, often involving extravagant spending

• A trait characterized by reckless decision-making without considering consequences

• The act of impulsively taking risks without any thought or consideration

What is the definition of Molder?

• to slowly decay or disintegrate, especially because of neglect 

• to preserve something in pristine condition, preventing any change.

• The process of carefully crafting and shaping an object with precision.

• The practice of rapidly growing and flourishing

What is the definition of Pious?

• Showing devotion to Devine worship

• The quality of being overly skeptical and critical of religious beliefs

• A state of complete indifference towards matters of faith and spirituality

• A term used to describe someone who performs outrageous and sacrilegious acts.

What is the definition of Defile?

• To make unclean or impure; to corrupt the purity of 

• he act of enhancing the beauty and purity of something

• A process that involves making something more sacred and holy

• A term used to describe a ritual that cleanses and purifies

What is an anaphora?

• A rhetorical device where phrases are repeated at the end of successive sentences.

• A figure of speech that involves the repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis and clarity.

• When a writer or speaker repeats the same phrase at the beginning of sentences or clauses

• A technique where sentences start with similar words, creating a rhythmic pattern.

What is an anecdote

• a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• A long, elaborate narrative often found in academic texts

• A formal and structured narrative that presents a moral lesson

• A detailed historical account that provides a comprehensive overview of an event.

What is an Apostrophe?

• A figure of speech directly addressing an absent person. abstract concept. or inanimate object

• A punctuation mark used to emphasize the end of a sentence or paragraph.

• A type of figurative language that involves substituting a common word with a more complex one to enhance meaning

• A technique used in literature to address an inanimate object, allowing it to respond in a conversation

What is a Counterargument?

• A response that addresses the opposite perspective (concession), and then attempts to argue against that perspective (refutation)

• A rhetorical device used to confuse readers by presenting contradictory ideas in a single paragraph

• A form of persuasive writing that emphasizes the writer's personal opinion without considering opposing viewpoints

• A technique in debate where the goal is to overpower the opponent's viewpoint through emotional appeal rather than evidence