Week 3: AP Language and Composition Terms Flashcard

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What is a dilettante?

Back

A dilettante is someone who has a superficial interest in a field.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does the term 'hackneyed' mean?

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Hackneyed refers to something that is overused and cliché.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What characterizes a fastidious person?

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A fastidious person is often meticulous and detail-oriented.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What are synonyms for 'fastidious'?

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Synonyms for fastidious include exacting, meticulous, and precise.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does a hackneyed phrase imply?

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A hackneyed phrase implies that it is overused and lacks originality.

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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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Define 'meticulous'.

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Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is the opposite of 'fastidious'?

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The opposite of fastidious is careless or indifferent.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Provide synonyms for 'stale'.

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Synonyms for stale include old, musty, and unoriginal.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does 'cliché' mean in literature?

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A cliché is an overused expression or idea that lacks originality.

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How can one identify a hackneyed expression?

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A hackneyed expression can be identified by its frequent use and lack of freshness.

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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