AP English 11 Midterm
antimetabole
rhetorical device in which a phrase or sentence is repeated, but in reverse order
ethos
setting up a source as credible and trustworthy
counterargument
the argument against the author's position
alliteration
the practice of starting several consecutive or neighboring words with the same sound
anaphora
the repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses
antithesis
the use of contrasting words, phrases, or ideas for emphasis
figurative language
the use of language in a non literal way; any such figures of speech
Transmute
v. to change from one nature, substance, or form to another
Cajole
v. to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
Disabuse
v. to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
Transgress
v. to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law
Contrive
v. to plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan
Castigate
v. to punish severely; to criticize severely
heinous
A town so peaceful, quiet, and law-abiding was bound to be horrified by so __________ a crime.
castigated
After he _________ the unruly children, they settled down to study quietly.
anomalous
Feeling protective of my friend but knowing of his difficulties placed me in an ________________ position.
insurgent
George Washington and his contemporaries were ___________ against Britain
disabuse
He thinks that all women adore him, but my sister will probably __________ him of that idea
brusque
His request for a large loan for an indefinite length of time was met with a ________ refusal.
fetter
It is said that good inventors do not __________ themselves with conventional thinking
demagogue
Often a show of angry concern conceals the self-serving tactics of a ____________
immutable
Scientists labored to discover a set of __________ laws of the universe
contrive
She can _______________ wonderful excuses; but when she tries to offer them, her uneasiness gives her away
ennui
Some people seem to confuse sophistication with ________
megalomania
Sudden fame and admiration can make people feel unworthy- or it can bring on feelings of __________.
insurgent
The army was confident that they could crush the ____________ forces.
surreptitious
The movie heroine blushed when she noticed the ___________ glances of her admirer.
sinecure
The office of Vice President of the United States was once considered little more than a ____________
transgress
The penitent citizens promised never again to ____________ the laws of the land.
aspersion
Think twice before casting ___________ on his honesty, for he might be telling the truth
transmute
To _____________ distrust into cooperation along that war-torn border will take more than talk and treaties
cajole
With a smile, a joke, and a second helping of pie, she would _____________ him into doing what she wanted
bizarre
Years from now I will look at this picture and wonder what sort of ____________ costume I was wearing
fetters
______________ on the prisoners deterred escape.
anecdote
a brief narrative episode that can be used to introduce an issue, serve as evidence, or illustrate a point
simile
a stated comparison between two things or ideas that are not alike but have similarities using the word 'like' or 'as'
irony
a word or phrase is used to mean the opposite of its literal meaning
Anomalous
adj. abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
Brusque
adj. abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
Bizarre
adj. extremely strange, unusual, atypical
Immutable
adj. not subject to change, constant
Vicarious
adj. performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
Surreptitious
adj. stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud
Heinous
adj. very wicked, offensive, hateful
metaphor
an implied comparison in which two things not alike are shown to be similar in some way
pathos
appeal based on emotion
logos
appeal based on facts or logic
parallelism
balance of two or more similar words, phrases, or clauses
hyperbole
extreme exaggeration, often humorous and used for emphasis; not to be taken literally
personification
human qualities are given to non-human objects/ideas
vicarious
in search of __________ excitement, we watched movies of action and adventure
Fetter
n. a chain or shackle placed on the feet (often used in plural); anything that confines or restrains; v. to chain or shackle; to render helpless or impotent
Aspersion
n. a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
Megalomania
n. a delusion marked by a feeling or power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality
Demagogue
n. a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
Sinecure
n. a position requiring little or no work; an easy job
Insurgent
n. one who rebels or rises against authority; adj. rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on
Ennui
n. weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom