AP Lang Terms Set 1

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What is tone in writing?

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A writer's attitude toward the subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and sentence structure.

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What is diction?

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Word choice, particularly as an element of style.

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What is pathos?

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An appeal to the audience's emotion.

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What is repetition in writing?

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The act of repeating a word or phrase to emphasize a particular idea, create rhythm, or draw attention to a specific point.

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What is syntax?

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The grammatical arrangement of words; simply put, word order.

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What is allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to the audience's credibility or character.

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is rhetoric?

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.