Fallacy: failure of logical reasoning. Appear to make an argument reasonable, but falsely so. Be able to spot when someone is not making sense or failing to convince
False analogy: argument using inappropriate metaphor. Comparing to something else that isn’t relevant. “The earth was like a watch”
False dilemma: suggestion is made that problem only has 2solutions.(fallacy). “There are only 2optionis in gun control”
Gerund: verb ending in “ing” That serves as noun. “Stabbing is what I do best” said the thief
Hyperbole: exaggeration in nonfiction prose arguments. “I know you will all give 1000% defending this castle against the murderous aliens”
Imagery: any time any 5senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc)) is evoked by what you have read. Less crucial in the new AP test format. Images will carry pathos, or emotional feeling
Imperative sentence: a command. “You will rescue the maiden or surrender your sword””
Independent clause: clause that can stand alone as a sentence. Must have a noun and a verb/
Inductive: logical argumentation that requires the use of examples. Common in argumentative essays.
Infinitive: the word “to” plus a verb, functioning as a noun. Look like prepositional phrases but really aren’t. “to reach the other side of the river”
Interrogative sentence: a question.
Irony: use of words to express the opposite of the literal meaning, verbal irony/situational irony/dramatic irony/ -essential in reading nonfiction&when doing rhetorical analysis on the exam.
Fallacy: failure of logical reasoning. Appear to make an argument reasonable, but falsely so. Be able to spot when someone is not making sense or failing to convince
False analogy: argument using inappropriate metaphor. Comparing to something else that isn’t relevant. “The earth was like a watch”
False dilemma: suggestion is made that problem only has 2solutions.(fallacy). “There are only 2optionis in gun control”
Gerund: verb ending in “ing” That serves as noun. “Stabbing is what I do best” said the thief
Hyperbole: exaggeration in nonfiction prose arguments. “I know you will all give 1000% defending this castle against the murderous aliens”
Imagery: any time any 5senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc)) is evoked by what you have read. Less crucial in the new AP test format. Images will carry pathos, or emotional feeling
Imperative sentence: a command. “You will rescue the maiden or surrender your sword””
Independent clause: clause that can stand alone as a sentence. Must have a noun and a verb/
Inductive: logical argumentation that requires the use of examples. Common in argumentative essays.
Infinitive: the word “to” plus a verb, functioning as a noun. Look like prepositional phrases but really aren’t. “to reach the other side of the river”
Interrogative sentence: a question.
Irony: use of words to express the opposite of the literal meaning, verbal irony/situational irony/dramatic irony/ -essential in reading nonfiction&when doing rhetorical analysis on the exam.