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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
extended metaphor
refute
allusion
internal POV
2. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
critique
cynic
imagery
clause
3. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
rhetorical analysis
fantasy
aphorism
Apollonian
4. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
synthesis essay
assonance
bombast
classical
5. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
denotation
dramatic irony
eponymous
personification
6. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
topic sentence
empathy
adage
style
7. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
aphorism
connotation
internal POV
expository
8. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
deductive reasoning
dramatic irony
ellipsis
archetype
9. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
inference
argumentative essay
topic sentence
consonance
10. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
empathy
critique
bombast
first person singular
11. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
archetype
situational irony
personification
first person singular
12. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
bombast
allusion
synecdoche
aphorism
13. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
syntax
critique
arch (adj.)
14. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
analogy
metonymy
euphemism
anecdote
15. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
figurative language
deductive reasoning
antithesis
consonance
16. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
understatement
ethos
dénouement
irony
17. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.
exposition
denotation
argumentative essay
synthesis essay
18. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
expository
bard
hyperbole
digression
19. An idea that is implied or suggested
cynic
empathy
canon
connotation
20. The main idea of the story
active voice
elegy
theme
logos
21. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
epigram
fantasy
simile
euphemism
22. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
bombast
dramatic irony
exposition
23. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
connotation
alliteration
first person singular
ambiguity
24. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
analogy
synthesis essay
elliptical construction
25. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
antithesis
denotation
alliteration
26. The perspective from which a story is told
active voice
qualify
point of view
bibliography
27. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
cynic
alliteration
allegory
consonance
28. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
argumentation
classic
denotation
ambiguity
29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
bibliography
deus de machina
comparison and contrast
explication
30. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
allusion
elegy
apostrophe
caricature
31. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
canon
irony
epithet
euphemism
32. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
dependent clauses
eponymous
rhetorical analysis
compound sentence
33. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
anecdote
fable
tone
theme
34. (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.
euphony
abstract
argumentative essay
harangue
35. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
empathy
adage
compound sentence
burlesque
36. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
genre
rhetorical analysis
figurative language
adage
37. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
rhetorical analysis
critique
antagonist
allegory
38. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
inference
cacophony
antithesis
climax
39. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
diction
digression
didactic
climax
40. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
situational irony
inductive reasoning
circumlocution
assonance
41. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
eponymous
ad hominem
cynic
arch (adj.)
42. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
comparison and contrast
denotation
climax
bathos
43. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
eponymous
deductive reasoning
internal POV
fiction
44. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
synecdoche
caricature
anecdote
bibliography
45. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
logos
genre
anecdote
pathos
46. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
simile
clause
deus de machina
bathos
47. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
exegesis
complex sentence
bard
48. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
understatement
oxymoron
genre
consonance
49. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
understatement
compound sentence
critique
logos
50. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
argumentative essay
classical
denotation
exegesis