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What is a periodic sentence?
A sentence in which the main clause is withheld until the end.
What is anaphora?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
What is parallelism?
The use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter, meaning, etc.
What is asyndeton?
The omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.
What is polysyndeton?
The use of more conjunctions than is necessary or natural.
What is a loose sentence?
A type of sentence in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units such as phrases and clauses.
What is the rhetorical effect of using active voice?
Active voice creates a direct and clear style, emphasizing the actor and making the writing more concise and engaging.
How does sentence variety enhance writing?
Varying sentence length and structure keeps the audience engaged and prevents monotony.
What is the effect of using short, simple sentences?
Short sentences create a sense of urgency, clarity, and emphasis.
How does the use of dashes affect sentence rhythm?
Dashes create pauses and interruptions, adding emphasis and allowing for parenthetical information.
What is ad hominem?
Attacking the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself.
What is a straw man fallacy?
Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is a false dilemma?
Presenting only two options when more exist.
What is a bandwagon fallacy?
Arguing that something is true because it is popular.
What is a hasty generalization?
Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
Define the appeal to authority fallacy.
Claiming something is true simply because an authority figure said so, without sufficient evidence.
What is a post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy?
Assuming that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second.
Explain the slippery slope fallacy.
Arguing that one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences, without sufficient evidence.
What is the red herring fallacy?
Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the main issue.
Define begging the question (circular reasoning).
Assuming the conclusion in the premise, without providing any real evidence.
What is a claim?
Your main point or thesis in an argument.
What is evidence?
Facts, examples, and data used to support a claim.
What is reasoning in argumentation?
Explaining how evidence supports a claim.
What is a counterargument?
Addressing opposing viewpoints in an argument.
What is refutation?
Explaining why a counterargument doesn't undermine the main claim.
Define argumentation.
The process of building and defending a position with evidence and reasoning.
What is rhetorical analysis?
Understanding how writers use language to persuade their audience.
What is synthesis in writing?
Combining information from multiple sources to form a cohesive argument.
What does 'complexity' mean in AP Lang?
Demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the issues.
Define assumption in an argument.
An underlying belief or premise taken for granted but not explicitly stated.