AP Lang Review

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What is ethos?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the author, convincing the audience of their trustworthiness.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, explicit meaning of a word, without any emotional associations or connotations.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the associations suggested by a word, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is rhetoric?

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Rhetoric is the art of effective communication, often used to persuade or inform an audience.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is visually descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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What is logos?

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Logos is an appeal to reason or logic, using facts and evidence to persuade an audience.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression used by an author.

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What is syntax?

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Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer, often used to make a point.