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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
euphemism
alliteration
active voice
extended metaphor
2. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
abstract
deductive reasoning
deus de machina
3. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
archetype
carpe diem
inference
conceit
4. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
exegesis
ellipsis
dependent clauses
5. 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.
external POV
ad hominem
epithet
allusion
6. (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.
situational irony
abstract
climax
synthesis essay
7. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
empathy
description
bard
8. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
bombast
circumlocution
epithet
diction
9. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
circumlocation
ad hominem
aphorism
10. 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
dependent clauses
burlesque
complex sentence
fallacy
11. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
fantasy
carpe diem
cynic
epigram
12. 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.
figurative language
ellipsis
synthesis essay
bibliography
13. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
fiction
archetype
empathy
14. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
pathos
connotation
assonance
personification
15. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
syntax
ellipsis
refute
connotation
16. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
caricature
hyperbole
homily
canon
17. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
personification
Apollonian
circumlocation
cynic
18. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
red herring
description
style
ambiguity
19. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
rhetorical strategies
qualify
tone
20. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
pun
point of view
diction
antithesis
21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
ellipsis
compound sentence
understatement
harangue
22. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
argumentative essay
bombast
style
anachronism
23. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
point of view
archetype
ambiguity
24. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
antithesis
oxymoron
metonymy
classical
25. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
explication
epic
ethos
dependent clauses
26. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
digression
anecdote
critique
farce
27. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
aphorism
denotation
adage
argumentation
28. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
ambiguity
climax
imagery
frame
29. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
figurative language
assonance
symbol
critique
30. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
apostrophe
digression
tone
figurative language
31. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
epithet
genre
explication
anecdote
32. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
critique
exposition
euphemism
belle-lettres
33. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
exegesis
metonymy
explication
aphorism
34. A matter discussed in the first person has this
fantasy
internal POV
allusion
dramatic irony
35. The ability to form mental images of things or events
allusion
metonymy
imagery
syntax
36. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
point of view
anachronism
fable
bibliography
37. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
description
pun
pathos
understatement
38. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
metaphor
aphorism
inductive reasoning
39. Prove to be false or incorrect
synecdoche
refute
inductive reasoning
harangue
40. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
arch (adj.)
eponymous
simile
41. (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.
active voice
archetype
exposition
internal POV
42. 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.
topic sentence
analogy
paradox
irony
43. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
tone
homily
belle-lettres
44. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
deductive reasoning
style
exposé
epithet
45. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
expository
belle-lettres
classic
alliteration
46. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
critique
sarcasm
adage
ethos
47. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
epic
refute
bombast
simile
48. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
descriptive detail
concrete detail
exegesis
elliptical construction
49. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
bombast
exposition
paradox
50. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
deus de machina
euphemism
rhetorical question
empathy