It focuses particularly on the material i most frequently teach classical and medieval literature, the history of the english language, and science fiction narratives. A vocabulary list featuring ap english rhetorical terms. Arterberry ask not what your country can do for you. Absolutea word free from limitations or qualifications best, all, unique, perfect, etc. For example, in the medieval drama everyman, fellowship, kindred, and goods, the friends of the title character, will not accompany him on his end of life journey, and. Glossary of grammatical terms ancient greek version. On desperate seas long wont to roam edgar allan poe atmosphere seemood. Our glossary of the terms is specific to our treatment of the teaching of argument in this text. The purpose of the new english language arts glossary of terms is to provide definitions for terms that. The following is a glossary of terms commonly used in relation to public speaking and by professional speakers. From greek, a figure of speech consisting of a sudden turn in a text towards an exclamatory address to an imaginary person or a thing. Glossary of greek and latin rhetorical terms1 oxford. Glossary of greek rhetorical terms connected to methods of. The brief definitions here are intended to serve as a quick reference rather than an indepth discussion.
Dissonancea tension or puzzlement which occurs when experience differs from values and expectations or when a. Page was established at standard english as glossary of rhetorical terms and. The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color. Rhetorical devices used to enhance the plausibility of ones argument. The greek philosopher aristotle divided all means of persuasion. This glossary is not meant to be a comprehensive content. This is a more direct and preferred style of writing in most cases. Audience in composition, the readers for whom a piece of writing is intended. The observable or physical is usually described in concrete language. In light of quintilians warning, this glossary of basic greek and latin rhetorical terms aims above all at clarity, economy, and simplicity.
This webpage contains an alphabetical glossary of literary terms and their definitions. Glossary of terms ap english language and composition originated by margaret lee, woodward academy, atlanta, georgia v. Owing to its origin in ancient greece and rome, english rhetorical theory frequently employs greek and latin words as terms of art. Of the following, the most critical terms for ap language. Glossary of terms for the analysis of literature acrostic usually verse arranged in such a way as to present names or phrases or sentences when certain letters selected according to an orderly sequence are brought together to form an alphabet, a name. Students should also learn to make use of rhetorical strategies in their own essay writing. A figure of speech in which one word applies to two others in different senses of that word, and in some cases only logically applies to one of the other two words. An illustrated glossary of rhetorical terms richard nordquist. Argument an argument is a piece of reasoning with one or more premises and a conclusion. Rhetorical memory the academic rediscovery of rhetoric in the 1960s did not include much of an interest in the fourth or fifth canons of rhetoric, as edward p.
To see the figures in question, youll often need to examine the greek versions of these texts. Glossary of some rhetorical terms mit opencourseware. Apart from a few which are used only in schools for example, root word, the terms below are. Classicism the principles and styles admired in the classics of greek and. This book is a glossary of terms in grammar, rhetoric, and prosody that students of greek and latin commonly encounter in their first three years of study. A conceit displays intellectual cleverness as a result of the unusual comparison being made. Literary terms and definitions carsonnewman college. In greek, the phrase means different words and refers to the rhetorical epistemology of arguing both sides of an issue. Biblical terms explained, easy reference, bible dictionarystyle.
Glossary for the programmes of study for english nonstatutory. This glossary came to us from our late colleague ross scaife, who encountered it during his graduate studies at the university of texas. Glossary of rhetorical and literary terms ap language and composition 1. Greek roman theatre glossary ancient theatre archive project. A particular word pattern or combination of words used in a literary work to evoke. This means that some terms specific to kenneth burkes terministic screen appear among traditional argument terms. Im pretty new to studying greek, but one thing i found useful when i was studying japanese was to try and move as early as possible to having my study particularly flashcards etc be entirely in japanese. Ela glossary of terms ohio department of education. A handlist of rhetorical terms, 2012, 205 pages, richard a. Chris renaud gave it to him, stating that it originated with ernest ament of wayne state university. Corbett notes in his classical rhetoric for the modern student 1965.
Glossary of greek and latin rhetorical terms1 oxford handbooks. Deus ex machina as in greek theater, use of an artificial device or contrived. They are merely designed to give you the hang of aristotles terminology. How to use the ctossary to find the exposition of a literar termy or phrase alway, s look it up in the index of terms, which is printed at the end of the volume. Glossary of greek and latin rhetorical terms oxford handbooks. Ancient greekglossary of grammatical terms wikibooks, open. Please write the correct word that goes with the definition. Abstract languagelanguage describing qualities that cannot be perceived with the five senses 3. This persona arises from outside of time to reflect on the state of american culture by recounting the history of gloucester, massachusetts. Yet these two canons probably contribute the most to any understanding of a cultural and crosscultural rhetoric. Glossary of literary and rhetorical terms 1129 assonance the repetition of similar vowel sounds within syllables. Attic during the classical greek and roman eras, orators could. Aristotles appeals included ethos, logos, and pathos. Smith1 ablative in an eight case system this case takes the form of the genitive and denotes separation or source.
Glossary of rhetorical terms ap english language and. Ap language and composition glossary of literary and rhetorical. The following glossary includes all the technical grammatical terms used in the programmes of study for english, as well as others that might be useful. Glossary of some rhetorical terms term meaning enthymeme 1. Chorus in greek drama, a group often led by an individual who comments on or interprets the action of the play. Classics courses may also contribute to a minor in folklore and mythology in the department of modern and classical languages, literatures and cultures. Oxymoron is derived from the greek oxymoron meaning pointedly foolish.
Glossary of rhetoric terms glossary of rhetorical terms or glossary of terms in rhetoric. Meaning of words and phrases includes hebrew and greek root words where applicable. Start studying ap language and composition rhetorical terms and glossary. It is intended as an aid for teachers, not as the body of knowledge that should be learnt by pupils. As some of you may not have a solid grounding in english grammar, either due to the fault of your educational system or because english is not your first language, it is important to have a solid set of definitions to reference while learning ancient greek. It is designed for readers approaching rhetoric for the first time, and its definitions should serve as points of departure for further exploration of the philological labyrinths of the lexicon rhetoricae. While english grammar is the focus the links with greek and latin grammar are explained and some greek and latin constructions that do not occur in english are defined. Ap literature list of literary terms windham high school.
Key terms these explanations of key terms in aristotle are not as indepth nor technically as precise as those in the glossary of irwin and fines selections. This page explains commonly used rhetorical terms in alphabetical order. We should not trust him because he steals from his boss. Glossary of greek rhetorical terms connected to methods of argumentation, figures and tropes from anaximenes to quintilian contributions to biblical exegesis and theology 24 r. Listed below are the most important general terms in traditional english grammar, which is the framework we shall use in approaching greek. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But before we dive into the different types of devices and how to use them, lets identify the four ways that rhetorical devices work.
Kennedy, inaugural viri validis cum viribus luctant. Start with the parts of speech, viz adjective, adverb, article, conjunction, interjection, noun, preposition, pronoun. A method used to study a literary text first by determining its social and historical context. Glossary of rhetorical terms ap english language and composition conceit a fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects. Ap language and composition glossary of literary and. Glossary of literary and rhetorical terms allegory a form of symbolism in which ideas or abstract qualities are represented as characters or events in a story, novel, or play. Oxymoron rhetorical devices literature glossary ultius. This glossary is aimed at readers attempting to understand the rhetorical arguments and figures of hellenistic and early imperial greek literature, particulary the documents of the greek new testament. For example, in the medieval drama everyman, fellowship, kindred, and goods, the friends of the title character, will not accompany him on his endoflife journey, and. Glossary of rhetorical terms ap english language and composition mrs. A glossary of rhetorical terms with examples alliteration. This is a more direct and preferred style writing in most cases.
Feb 12, 2020 zeugma from the greek word, meaning yoke. This glossary is aimed at readers attempting to understand the rhetorical arguments and figures of hellenistic and early imperial greek literature. Ballad a narrative poem in fourline stanzas, rhyming xaxa, often sung or. Essentially, every essay is an argument that begins with the conclusion the thesis and then sets up the premises. Rhetorical terms specifically related to logic and argumentation. In charles olsons epic the maximus poems, the central figure encompasses the poets alter ego, the secondcentury greek philosopher maximus of tyre, and the fourthcentury phoenician mystic maximus. Alumnaealumni are plural associatenew member a member of a fraternity or sorority not yet initiated. Terms at the end of the volume an listds all the significant references in the glossary to authors and their writings. Alumnaalumnus an initiated member who has graduated. Glossary of greek rhetorical terms connected to methods of argumentation, figures and tropes from anaximenes to quintilian. Mar 20, 2017 rhetorical memory the academic rediscovery of rhetoric in the 1960s did not include much of an interest in the fourth or fifth canons of rhetoric, as edward p. Rhetorical terms and concepts a contemporary glossary, george y. If you havent, dont let their elaborate greek names fool you rhetorical devices are actually pretty easy to implement. A contemporary glossary is a concise readable, vocabulary of terms and concepts useful in describing and analyzing writing.
Ap glossary of lit and rhetorical terms 1 ap language. An oxymoron or oxymoronic phrase, therefore, is often an illustration of a new thing or concept, and can be used to mean a contradiction in terms. Students pursuing a major or minor in classics study latin andor ancient greek, ancient history, mythology and folklore, and ancient philosophy. The terms marked rs are some of the most common rhetorical strategies. Apparent or artistic syllogisms based on probabilities rather than scientific certainty. The terms have been collected and adapted from various sources, listed at the end of this document. A glossary of terms in grammar, rhetoric, and prosody for. Active voice the subject of the sentence performs the action.
Ap language and composition rhetorical terms and glossary. Allegory is a derivative of the greek allegoria, meaning to imply something else. Literature, drama, music, and ballet are termed aesthetic arts. In hellenistic theatres such as priene, the proskenion included the theatres high stage logeion, the skenes side stages paraskenia, and the logeions decorated, supporting wall hyposkenion.
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