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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
concrete detail
arch (adj.)
denotation
2. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
aphorism
denotation
personification
annotation
3. Anything that stands for or represents something else
classical
symbol
ellipsis
cynic
4. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
style
deductive reasoning
internal POV
5. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
bard
anachronism
explication
6. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
climax
Dionysian
connotation
7. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
caricature
frame
inductive reasoning
epigram
8. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and
concrete detail
arch (adj.)
dependent clauses
pun
9. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
cacophony
oxymoron
climax
diction
10. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
inductive reasoning
circumlocation
active voice
Apollonian
11. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
connotation
pun
empathy
rhetorical strategies
12. A comparison using like or as
antithesis
simile
bard
understatement
13. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
circumlocation
cacophony
rhetorical strategies
14. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
annotation
euphemism
exegesis
cacophony
15. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
inductive reasoning
situational irony
bombast
allegory
16. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
theme
denotation
fiction
inductive reasoning
17. An observer uses this
argumentation
antecedent
deus de machina
external POV
18. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
Apollonian
sarcasm
caricature
allegory
19. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
bathos
ethos
digression
conceit
20. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
comparison and contrast
arch (adj.)
satire
21. Inflated - pretentious language.
compound sentence
symbol
bombast
descriptive detail
22. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
aphorism
euphemism
empathy
23. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
Dionysian
eponymous
descriptive detail
satire
24. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
rhetorical analysis
belle-lettres
style
25. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
style
fallacy
imagery
empathy
26. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
euphemism
adage
archetype
epigram
27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
consonance
ad hominem
denotation
28. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
inference
deductive reasoning
exposition
anecdote
29. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
fiction
ethos
pathos
bibliography
30. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
belle-lettres
theme
inductive reasoning
31. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
archetype
connotation
symbol
inductive reasoning
32. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
pathos
adage
point of view
fallacy
33. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
consonance
bard
digression
figurative language
34. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
carpe diem
logos
euphemism
ad hominem
35. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
argumentative essay
euphemism
arch (adj.)
36. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
abstract
euphemism
qualify
pathos
37. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
argumentative essay
belle-lettres
fable
concrete detail
38. 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
understatement
bibliography
climax
39. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
dramatic irony
tone
carpe diem
analogy
40. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
irony
clause
genre
critique
41. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
alliteration
frame
classical
abstract
42. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
clause
cynic
refute
43. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
rhetoric
concrete detail
metonymy
elegy
44. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
cynic
rhetoric
caricature
Apollonian
45. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
refute
argumentative essay
apostrophe
Dionysian
46. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
antecedent
explication
deus de machina
bard
47. (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.
first person singular
active voice
conceit
expository
48. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
bombast
burlesque
fable
49. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
sarcasm
dramatic irony
figurative language
imagery
50. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
sarcasm
dependent clauses
adage
argumentative essay