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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. To recreate or present with details
metonymy
satire
dénouement
description
2. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
critique
arch (adj.)
situational irony
3. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
figurative language
antagonist
dramatic irony
logos
4. I - me - my - mine
climax
ethos
conceit
first person singular
5. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
allusion
exegesis
argumentation
6. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
descriptive detail
fallacy
aphorism
7. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
cynic
synecdoche
concrete detail
carpe diem
8. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
Dionysian
consonance
metaphor
apostrophe
9. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
paradox
point of view
situational irony
10. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
alliteration
burlesque
style
conceit
11. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.
analogy
adage
epigram
abstract
12. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
tone
canon
circumlocation
13. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
bibliography
conceit
fable
fallacy
14. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
burlesque
bathos
ad hominem
argumentative essay
15. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
carpe diem
caricature
genre
16. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
fallacy
denotation
ethos
17. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
antithesis
oxymoron
sarcasm
18. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
anachronism
classical
dénouement
denotation
19. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
epic
canon
comparison and contrast
metaphor
20. The ability to form mental images of things or events
climax
epigram
imagery
cynic
21. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
epic
bibliography
arch (adj.)
climax
22. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
theme
homily
fable
23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
denotation
compound sentence
farce
bathos
24. The perspective from which a story is told
aphorism
arch (adj.)
point of view
allegory
25. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
antithesis
personification
fiction
26. A comparison using like or as
anachronism
imagery
frame
simile
27. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
cynic
connotation
annotation
adage
28. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
carpe diem
connotation
farce
analogy
29. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
Apollonian
imagery
arch (adj.)
aphorism
30. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
consonance
genre
metaphor
deductive reasoning
31. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
empathy
bathos
extended metaphor
fiction
32. A matter discussed in the first person has this
synthesis essay
eponymous
internal POV
understatement
33. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
eponymous
Apollonian
deus de machina
34. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
epic
bibliography
ad hominem
climax
35. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
rhetoric
euphemism
cacophony
inference
36. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
conceit
eponymous
external POV
dramatic irony
37. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
anachronism
abstract
exposé
38. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
anecdote
frame
understatement
paradox
39. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
euphemism
euphemism
archetype
clause
40. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
situational irony
empathy
antecedent
classical
41. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
ellipsis
assonance
syntax
denotation
42. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
annotation
circumlocution
synecdoche
43. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
frame
allegory
consonance
ambiguity
44. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
bibliography
fantasy
ellipsis
conceit
45. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
burlesque
irony
assonance
46. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
argumentative essay
exegesis
complex sentence
figurative language
47. 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.
euphony
internal POV
exposition
epithet
48. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
inductive reasoning
euphony
argumentative essay
oxymoron
49. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
cynic
expository
euphemism
ambiguity
50. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
circumlocation
aphorism
point of view