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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
connotation
rhetorical strategies
dramatic irony
2. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
allusion
denotation
symbol
comparison and contrast
3. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
apostrophe
euphemism
elliptical construction
canon
4. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
elegy
ad hominem
satire
5. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
inference
personification
ambiguity
abstract
6. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
elliptical construction
ad hominem
belle-lettres
malapropism
7. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
synecdoche
antithesis
rhetoric
elliptical construction
8. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.
anecdote
exposition
external POV
abstract
9. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
caricature
didactic
critique
description
10. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
Dionysian
connotation
dénouement
11. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.
Dionysian
anecdote
analogy
exposé
12. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
rhetoric
didactic
fiction
synecdoche
13. A comparison using like or as
rhetorical strategies
empathy
simile
anecdote
14. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
point of view
Dionysian
digression
burlesque
15. To prove a point or to persuade
dependent clauses
denotation
digression
argumentation
16. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
exegesis
metaphor
bombast
figurative language
17. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
rhetorical question
eponymous
homily
complex sentence
18. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
bibliography
epigram
caricature
bard
19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
bombast
active voice
harangue
topic sentence
20. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
apostrophe
irony
epithet
paradox
21. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
personification
fable
analogy
paradox
22. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
analogy
ethos
paradox
23. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
style
burlesque
irony
24. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
descriptive detail
antecedent
synthesis essay
ethos
25. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
rhetoric
fiction
Apollonian
frame
26. To recreate or present with details
farce
genre
description
qualify
27. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
ellipsis
caricature
denotation
consonance
28. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
bard
first person singular
fable
29. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
tone
complex sentence
empathy
exegesis
30. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
adage
anachronism
bombast
point of view
31. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
symbol
qualify
topic sentence
situational irony
32. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
euphemism
sarcasm
synthesis essay
eponymous
33. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
symbol
complex sentence
point of view
34. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
arch (adj.)
argumentative essay
comparison and contrast
sarcasm
35. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
bombast
burlesque
cynic
fable
36. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
epithet
dependent clauses
complex sentence
elliptical construction
37. The perspective from which a story is told
topic sentence
rhetorical strategies
cynic
point of view
38. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
burlesque
Apollonian
oxymoron
39. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
pun
genre
antecedent
rhetorical analysis
40. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
aphorism
synthesis essay
empathy
irony
41. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
tone
argumentative essay
euphemism
deductive reasoning
42. Prove to be false or incorrect
ambiguity
refute
satire
antagonist
43. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
aphorism
red herring
rhetoric
44. A word to which a pronoun refers.
alliteration
inductive reasoning
argumentative essay
antecedent
45. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
style
caricature
logos
fable
46. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
inductive reasoning
canon
connotation
hyperbole
47. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
antagonist
antithesis
inductive reasoning
topic sentence
48. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
cacophony
fallacy
active voice
49. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
anachronism
conceit
exposé
50. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
denotation
metonymy
explication
farce