Ap language device quiz 3
catharsis example
"Here's to my love! [Drinks] O true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die. [Falls]"
Satire Example
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it."
connotation example
"Odor" and "fragrance" literally mean the same thing, but good things have fragrance, bad things, odor.
Logos example
A snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar. That's not very healthy.
Bias definition
A subjective way of thinking that tells only one side of the story or provide significantly more information for just one side, intentionally place more emphasis on one side of the argument.
denotation example
Although the word "home" may suggest safety and comfort, it's really simply "one's residence."
syntax definition
Arrangements of words and phrases to create sentences.
retorical question example
Can't you do anything right ?
Rising action definition
Conflict is exposed, events leading up to the climax AND takes up the majority of the story
Antithesis (effect)
Forces the reader/audience to juxtapose opposing ideas to emphasize differences and create meaning
protagonist example
Harry Potter
Exposition definition
How the story starts; Who, what, and where
Bias example
If they're biased toward women, they might hire only women or if they're biased against women, they might hire a man over a more-qualified female candidate.
Bias effect
It shows how we view the world in a single perspective
antithesis example
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Climax example
Macbeth murders Duncan
antagonist example
Macduff is this in Macbeth
Protagonist definition
Main character in a story
Anachronism effect
Shows a burlesque, satiric, or other effect.
Exposition example
Stars war opening scene is an example of this
climax effect
The climax of the story makes readers mentally prepared for the resolution of the conflict.
syntax example
The colorless green leaves sleep furiously.
Ambiguity definition
The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.
ambiguity example
The passerby helped dog bite victim - Is the passerby helping a dog bite someone? Or is he helping a person who has been bitten by a dog? It's not clear.
Ambiguity effect
The tendency to avoid options for which missing information makes the probability seem "unknown."
Climax definition
This is the turning point of the story. It helps the story head toward the resolution.
antagonist effect
Usually to highlight an attribute that they have
rising action example
Visits by the ghosts/ any exposed conflict
Purpose example
What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
Denouement example
When the Capulets and Montagues see their children committing suicide at the tomb. The families realize that their bitter rivalry must end. Lord Capulet and Lord Montague agree to end their dispute to avoid further tragedy
Antithesis definition
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
retorical question
a question asked for an effect, not actually requiring an answer
Connotation definition
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Logos Definition
appeal based on logic or reason
Diction (effect)
creates style
denouement definition
derived from a French word called "denoue" that means "to untie"; a literary device which can be defined as the resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction
Logos effect
described as a statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic
anachronism example
ex: "I'm fergalicious" -George Washington 1780
conflict effect
forms plot
purpose effect
goal or aim of a piece of writing: to express oneself, to provide information, to persuade, or to create a literary work.
Syntax effect
greatly affects the tone, atmosphere, and meaning of your sentence
Protagonist Effect
impacts characterization, drives plot, and creates conflict
Connotation (effect)
impacts/creates tone
Satire (effect)
intended to inspire improvement
Exposition (Effect)
introduce background information about events, settings, characters, or other elements of a work to the audience or readers.
conflict example
laws reinforce the positions of those in power
retorical question effect
persuade or subtly influence the audience
Rising action effect
provoke conflict, build tension, and generate interest. It adds that edge-of-your-seat element that motivates you to keep reading until you reach the story climax.
Purpose Definition
refers to a person's reason for writing, such as to inform, entertain, explain, or persuade
diction example
skinny vs. anorexic
Conflict definition
struggle between two or more opposing forces
Diction definition
the author's choice of words
Antagonist definition
the character who works against the protagonist in the story/ mean person lol/ evil
Denouement effect
the final outcome of the story, generally occurring after the climax of the plot.
Denotation definition
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
anachronism definition
the misplacing of an object or event in a period to which it cannot possibly belong; anything out of its proper time frame
Catharsis definition
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
Satire definition
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
Denotation effect
when an author wants the reader to understand a word, phrase, or sentence in its literal form, without other implied, associated, or suggested meanings.
catharsis effect
when you watch violence on TV, it relieves your tension and you dont need to be violent
