AP running notes (5-8)

Question 1

antithesis

Answer 1

The presentation of 2 contrasting images. The ideas are balanced by word, phrase, clause, or paragraphs. “To be or not to be…”

Question 2

rhetoric

Answer 2

Effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially figures of speech or other compositional techniques.

Question 3

colloquialism

Answer 3

A word or phrase (including slang) used in everyday conversation and informal writing, but is inappropriate in formal writing.

Question 4

connotation

Answer 4

Words suggesting implied meaning because of its association in the reader’s mind. Opposite of denotation.