AP Lang Terms Set 1

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Denotation

Back

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Ethos

Back

Means being convinced by the credibility of the author.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Pathos

Back

Means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotion.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Rhetoric

Back

The art of effective communication.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Vernacular

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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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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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Syntax

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Connotation

Back

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Logos

Back

Means persuading by appealing to logic and reason.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Rhetorical Question

Back

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3