AP LANG DEVICES

What is the definition of antithesis?

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

• The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

• 'Less is more.'

• 'Sweet birds sang.'

• 'It was the beginning of the end.'

• 'The fish I caught was as big as my leg.'

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

• A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

• The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• Words that make the sound they are describing

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the meaning of pretext?

• A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

• Relating to or connected to a church

• The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

• The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the purpose of parallel structure?

• To present something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

• To make up something of two opposite things that seems impossible but is actually true or possible

• To express or state something too strongly

• To use the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the definition of oxymoron?

• A figure of speech that appears to be contradictory

• Words that make the sound they are describing

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true

• The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the meaning of allusion?

• Relating to or connected to a church

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

• A reference, especially in literature, of something or someone that is historical, biblical, or famous to bring attention to it

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of staccato phrases?

• A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

• The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

• Short sentences written back to back for literary effect, usually emphasis, clarity, or speed for drama or excitement

• Words that make the sound they are describing

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of bureaucratic?

• Relating to language or the study of language

• Relating to or connected to a church

• Relating to business or government; involving complicated rules and procedures which can cause long delays

• A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the definition of alliteration?

• Words that make the sound they are describing

• A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

• The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4