AP Lang Terms Set 1

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Denotation

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The literal, explicit meaning of a word, without its connotations.

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Ethos

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Means being convinced by the credibility of the author.

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Pathos

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Means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotion.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective communication.

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Vernacular

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Language or dialect of a particular country, region, clan, or group; plain everyday speech.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Logos

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Means persuading by appealing to logic and reason.

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Rhetorical Question

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.