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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
tone
caricature
arch (adj.)
canon
2. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
tone
carpe diem
syntax
inductive reasoning
3. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
first person singular
understatement
homily
4. A matter discussed in the first person has this
classical
internal POV
ambiguity
satire
5. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
consonance
classical
synecdoche
imagery
6. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
bombast
euphemism
description
anecdote
7. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
diction
euphemism
circumlocution
aphorism
8. The manner in which something is expressed in words
climax
first person singular
consonance
fiction
9. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
synthesis essay
consonance
external POV
active voice
10. An idea that is implied or suggested
caricature
consonance
denotation
connotation
11. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
allegory
expository
annotation
red herring
12. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
classical
archetype
carpe diem
13. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
internal POV
canon
bard
14. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
first person singular
comparison and contrast
clause
15. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.
metonymy
synthesis essay
aphorism
circumlocution
16. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
internal POV
paradox
digression
symbol
17. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
fallacy
description
synthesis essay
topic sentence
18. A humorous play on words
dependent clauses
pun
annotation
antecedent
19. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
euphemism
concrete detail
topic sentence
20. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
antagonist
adage
argumentative essay
21. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
eponymous
cynic
homily
dependent clauses
22. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
epithet
understatement
didactic
23. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
extended metaphor
synecdoche
deductive reasoning
Apollonian
24. A comparison using like or as
consonance
fiction
simile
homily
25. Prove to be false or incorrect
epic
refute
internal POV
epigram
26. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
archetype
compound sentence
refute
allusion
27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
inference
imagery
concrete detail
28. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
circumlocation
alliteration
qualify
circumlocution
29. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
dénouement
conceit
alliteration
farce
30. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
anecdote
eponymous
imagery
annotation
31. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
comparison and contrast
imagery
ambiguity
Dionysian
32. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
refute
eponymous
allusion
argumentation
33. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
argumentative essay
belle-lettres
critique
34. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
argumentative essay
frame
didactic
figurative language
35. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
rhetorical question
first person singular
anecdote
36. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
rhetorical analysis
harangue
inference
annotation
37. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
abstract
bathos
consonance
figurative language
38. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
arch (adj.)
archetype
syntax
topic sentence
39. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
ambiguity
belle-lettres
rhetorical analysis
understatement
40. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
rhetorical strategies
epic
understatement
bard
41. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
sarcasm
bombast
euphony
critique
42. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
paradox
euphony
exposition
comparison and contrast
43. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.
qualify
active voice
genre
Dionysian
44. An appeal based on logic or reason
epithet
logos
rhetoric
euphemism
45. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
alliteration
connotation
internal POV
46. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
caricature
critique
elliptical construction
paradox
47. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
bombast
circumlocation
exposé
denotation
48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
frame
fantasy
complex sentence
description
49. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
theme
aphorism
inference
description
50. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.
epithet
figurative language
critique
situational irony