AP Notes 50-53 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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A statement that appears to be self contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. Also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas
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Paradox
2
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A figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words
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Irony
3
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A stylistic device that comes from a greek word, meaning place or alongside. Parenthesis is a qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause, or word that writers insert into a paragraph or passage.
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Parenthesis
4
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Grimly, mocking, sarcastic, satrical mocking in a humorus manner. This is one of those “tone” words that describes writing that fits the meaning.
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Sardonic
