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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
anachronism
complex sentence
pathos
conceit
2. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
cacophony
bard
tone
red herring
3. 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
sarcasm
situational irony
critique
4. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
deus de machina
exegesis
ethos
epithet
5. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
internal POV
tone
bathos
complex sentence
6. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
expository
elliptical construction
dependent clauses
7. 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.
allusion
burlesque
analogy
circumlocation
8. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
argumentation
circumlocution
pun
archetype
9. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
frame
anecdote
Apollonian
fantasy
10. A word to which a pronoun refers.
imagery
antecedent
concrete detail
qualify
11. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
dénouement
antithesis
classic
satire
12. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
burlesque
dependent clauses
deductive reasoning
13. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
tone
deus de machina
elegy
frame
14. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
homily
qualify
ambiguity
15. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
ambiguity
extended metaphor
denotation
antithesis
16. An appeal based on logic or reason
elliptical construction
logos
descriptive detail
expository
17. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
classic
euphemism
external POV
alliteration
18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
consonance
topic sentence
denotation
canon
19. An observer uses this
bombast
cynic
external POV
harangue
20. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
empathy
anecdote
rhetoric
21. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
elegy
canon
eponymous
allegory
22. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
rhetorical strategies
inference
allusion
argumentation
23. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
adage
bibliography
complex sentence
exposition
24. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
fallacy
fable
elliptical construction
burlesque
25. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
bombast
classical
harangue
comparison and contrast
26. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
epithet
fable
explication
synecdoche
27. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
caricature
classical
epithet
first person singular
28. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
frame
alliteration
critique
climax
29. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
metonymy
active voice
bard
30. The dictionary definition of a word.
antithesis
rhetorical analysis
farce
denotation
31. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
homily
belle-lettres
metaphor
32. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
homily
dramatic irony
personification
metonymy
33. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
allusion
topic sentence
harangue
34. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
clause
carpe diem
circumlocation
critique
35. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
point of view
figurative language
cynic
circumlocation
36. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
paradox
elliptical construction
euphemism
37. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
rhetorical strategies
situational irony
hyperbole
metaphor
38. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
annotation
understatement
dramatic irony
aphorism
39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
metaphor
elliptical construction
epigram
complex sentence
40. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
antithesis
expository
malapropism
41. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
fable
clause
sarcasm
qualify
42. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
euphony
connotation
climax
bombast
43. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
hyperbole
rhetoric
irony
denotation
44. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
metaphor
harangue
ellipsis
homily
45. Inflated - pretentious language.
Dionysian
bombast
active voice
hyperbole
46. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
annotation
metonymy
sarcasm
rhetoric
47. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
fiction
assonance
apostrophe
caricature
48. 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.
didactic
exposition
bombast
genre
49. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
apostrophe
ad hominem
fantasy
euphemism
50. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
climax
Apollonian
malapropism
rhetorical question