AICE English Language AS Level
Terms Exam
alliteration - ANSWER-the repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in
two or more neighboring words (as in "she sells sea shells"). The repetition can
reinforce meaning, unify ideas, supply a musical sound, and/or echo the sense of the
passage
allusion - ANSWER-a direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably
commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. They can be
historical, literary, religious, topical, or mythical
analogy - ANSWER-a similarity or comparison between two different things or the
relationship between them using something simple and familiar to explain something
complex and unfamiliar
anaphora - ANSWER-repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive
phrases, clauses, or lines. Ex. . . . not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need--not
as a call to battle, though embattled we are. . . --John F. Kennedy
annotation - ANSWER-the taking of notes directly on a text
antithesis - ANSWER-opposition, or contrast, of ideas or words in a parallel
construction. Ex. [W]e shall. . . support any friend, oppose any foe. . . -John F. Kennedy
aphorism - ANSWER-a terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general
truth or a moral principle. (If the authorship is unknown, the statement is generally
considered to be a folk proverb.) It can be a memorable summation of the author's point
asyndeton - ANSWER-omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses,
or words. Ex. We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any
friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. -John. F.
Kennedy
colloquial/colloquialism - ANSWER-the use of slang or informality in speech or writing.
Not generally acceptable for formal writing, they can give a work a conversational,
familiar tone. These expressions in writing include local or regional dialects
connotation - ANSWER-The meaning associated with a word; the implied, suggested
meaning, usually positive or negative. It may involve ideas, emotions, or attitudes.
Example: That cat is plump. That cat is fat. That cat is obese.
Terms Exam
alliteration - ANSWER-the repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in
two or more neighboring words (as in "she sells sea shells"). The repetition can
reinforce meaning, unify ideas, supply a musical sound, and/or echo the sense of the
passage
allusion - ANSWER-a direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably
commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. They can be
historical, literary, religious, topical, or mythical
analogy - ANSWER-a similarity or comparison between two different things or the
relationship between them using something simple and familiar to explain something
complex and unfamiliar
anaphora - ANSWER-repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive
phrases, clauses, or lines. Ex. . . . not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need--not
as a call to battle, though embattled we are. . . --John F. Kennedy
annotation - ANSWER-the taking of notes directly on a text
antithesis - ANSWER-opposition, or contrast, of ideas or words in a parallel
construction. Ex. [W]e shall. . . support any friend, oppose any foe. . . -John F. Kennedy
aphorism - ANSWER-a terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general
truth or a moral principle. (If the authorship is unknown, the statement is generally
considered to be a folk proverb.) It can be a memorable summation of the author's point
asyndeton - ANSWER-omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses,
or words. Ex. We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any
friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. -John. F.
Kennedy
colloquial/colloquialism - ANSWER-the use of slang or informality in speech or writing.
Not generally acceptable for formal writing, they can give a work a conversational,
familiar tone. These expressions in writing include local or regional dialects
connotation - ANSWER-The meaning associated with a word; the implied, suggested
meaning, usually positive or negative. It may involve ideas, emotions, or attitudes.
Example: That cat is plump. That cat is fat. That cat is obese.
