Ap Vocab 1-3

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syllogism

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logical arguement in which one conclusion is inferred from different premises

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cause and effect arguement

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explains the reasons or results of an event, idea, or situation

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process analysis

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a method of development by which the writer explains step by step how something is done

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definition

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a statement of the exact meaning of a word

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comparison

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comparing things

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inflammatory

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intended to arouse angry or violent feelings

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erudite

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having or showing great knowledge or learning

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disinterested

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having or feeling no interest (unbiased)

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patronizing

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treat like a child

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moralistic

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displaying a concern with what is right or wrong

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didactic

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intended to teach (particularly having moral instruction as an ulterior motive)

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instructive

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useful and informative

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forthcoming

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willing to divulge information

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frenetic

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fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way

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cautious

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careful to avoid potential problems

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conspiratorial

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relating to a secret plan to do something

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urgent

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requiring immediate attention

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legalistic

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strict adherenct to the law

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reticent

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not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

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informative

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providing useful/important information

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anadiplosis

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repeating the end of the sentence to the beginning of the next

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anaphora

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repetition at the beginning of the next clause

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parenthesis

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(inserted as an after though)

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asyndeton

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omits conjunctinos where they should be there

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ellipsis

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omission, then supplied by reader

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metonymy

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one word/phrase substituted for another which is closely related

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metaphor

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comparison of 2 things w/o using like/as

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onomatopoeia

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formation of a word from a sound

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oxymoron

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when contradicting terms appear to be in conjunction

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hyperbole

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extremely exaggerated statements

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allusion

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designed to call something to mind without mentioning it

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paradox

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contradicts itself

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alliteration

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repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of the word

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brusque

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discourteously blunt

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impartial

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not partial or biased; treating equally

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detached

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seperated or disconnected (unbiased)

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despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage (discouraged, sad)

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self-desecrating

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to treat disrespectfully to oneself

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allusive

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characterized by indirect references

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acerbic

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sour in tone/character (sharp and forthright?)

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qualifying

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arguing for both sides instead of one

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parallel structure

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using the same pattern of structure to show equal importance

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appeals to authority

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"statement is correct because it is said by some authority"

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analogical comparison

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process of extracting commonalities between 2 or more example problems to form a plan for a problem

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syllogism

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ex: all animals are living; lion is an animal; lion is living

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allegory

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a narrative where similarities between the narrative are used symbolically to suggest something else

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fallacious claim

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a claim based on a mistaken belief

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antithesis

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a person or thing that is the direct opposite of the other

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apostrophe

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for ommision of letters; where the author breaks off to something (O God)

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Colloquiol Expression

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everyday talk

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solemnity

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the state or quality of being serious and dignified

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cynicism

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believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest

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repugnance

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intense disgust

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haughty

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arrogant and full of pride

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invidious

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of an action or situation likely to arouse resentment or anger in others

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sardonic

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grimly mocking; sarcastic; ironic

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allusive

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characterized by indirect references

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elegaic

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having a mournful quality (music brings tear example)

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apathetic

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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern