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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
personification
deductive reasoning
oxymoron
belle-lettres
2. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
situational irony
anecdote
personification
red herring
3. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
dénouement
classical
apostrophe
diction
4. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
satire
belle-lettres
paradox
Dionysian
5. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
bathos
active voice
denotation
frame
6. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
rhetorical strategies
exegesis
bombast
7. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
figurative language
internal POV
burlesque
inductive reasoning
8. (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.
elegy
abstract
bathos
concrete detail
9. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
style
concrete detail
carpe diem
genre
10. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
allegory
hyperbole
euphony
11. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
allusion
archetype
harangue
consonance
12. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
compound sentence
adage
personification
13. A humorous play on words
fiction
pun
antagonist
theme
14. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
explication
elegy
euphony
bibliography
15. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
annotation
euphemism
eponymous
exposé
16. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
euphemism
elegy
tone
frame
17. An observer uses this
classical
symbol
bibliography
external POV
18. 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.
exposition
aphorism
circumlocution
allusion
19. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
epic
annotation
metonymy
sarcasm
20. Prove to be false or incorrect
ambiguity
anecdote
refute
carpe diem
21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
imagery
bombast
bombast
syntax
22. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
eponymous
belle-lettres
consonance
23. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
connotation
Dionysian
assonance
critique
24. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
denotation
epic
logos
25. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
epigram
rhetorical strategies
epic
caricature
26. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
imagery
denotation
bombast
expository
27. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
fiction
aphorism
qualify
metonymy
28. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
inductive reasoning
personification
topic sentence
29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
bathos
anecdote
classic
explication
30. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
argumentation
harangue
bibliography
31. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
archetype
diction
ambiguity
descriptive detail
32. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
oxymoron
alliteration
expository
fallacy
33. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
deductive reasoning
analogy
dénouement
farce
34. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
style
antecedent
clause
paradox
35. The perspective from which a story is told
harangue
point of view
refute
logos
36. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
complex sentence
comparison and contrast
bombast
belle-lettres
37. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
eponymous
bathos
theme
complex sentence
38. 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.
active voice
denotation
first person singular
epithet
39. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
complex sentence
ambiguity
caricature
aphorism
40. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
caricature
aphorism
external POV
satire
41. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
compound sentence
bombast
descriptive detail
rhetorical question
42. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
analogy
alliteration
figurative language
43. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
oxymoron
satire
allegory
44. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
analogy
aphorism
bathos
45. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
first person singular
expository
connotation
46. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
paradox
figurative language
pathos
Apollonian
47. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
euphemism
rhetorical strategies
malapropism
dénouement
48. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
simile
theme
clause
bard
49. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
description
extended metaphor
rhetorical strategies
50. The manner in which something is expressed in words
clause
fiction
situational irony
rhetorical question
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