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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The main idea of the story
personification
theme
inference
epic
2. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
logos
epigram
classical
3. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
allegory
genre
elegy
analogy
4. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
bard
denotation
complex sentence
circumlocation
5. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
metaphor
burlesque
rhetoric
hyperbole
6. To prove a point or to persuade
circumlocation
anecdote
argumentation
theme
7. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
eponymous
rhetorical question
conceit
pathos
8. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
analogy
carpe diem
epigram
explication
9. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
analogy
frame
explication
rhetorical analysis
10. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
caricature
harangue
hyperbole
fantasy
11. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
farce
elliptical construction
concrete detail
simile
12. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
caricature
syntax
active voice
didactic
13. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
irony
Apollonian
homily
euphony
14. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
fiction
situational irony
symbol
15. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
climax
caricature
hyperbole
16. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
rhetorical strategies
first person singular
active voice
17. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
comparison and contrast
abstract
bombast
18. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
digression
rhetorical analysis
deus de machina
19. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
dénouement
exegesis
dramatic irony
frame
20. 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.
classical
synthesis essay
imagery
inductive reasoning
21. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
figurative language
epigram
aphorism
22. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
farce
arch (adj.)
hyperbole
situational irony
23. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
epigram
euphemism
refute
carpe diem
24. A comparison using like or as
critique
explication
assonance
simile
25. 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
belle-lettres
fallacy
dependent clauses
adage
26. Inflated - pretentious language.
fable
didactic
bombast
symbol
27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
bibliography
sarcasm
allegory
deductive reasoning
28. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
adage
bard
first person singular
belle-lettres
29. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
bibliography
theme
malapropism
30. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
inference
aphorism
extended metaphor
31. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
deus de machina
ethos
explication
anachronism
32. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
digression
anachronism
fantasy
fable
33. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
figurative language
tone
epigram
34. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
didactic
exposé
qualify
deductive reasoning
35. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
carpe diem
harangue
qualify
bathos
36. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
pun
bathos
assonance
dénouement
37. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
elegy
fiction
denotation
connotation
38. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
simile
external POV
cynic
topic sentence
39. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
fiction
anecdote
expository
40. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
descriptive detail
figurative language
cynic
41. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
point of view
exposé
aphorism
42. An observer uses this
external POV
elliptical construction
abstract
digression
43. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
clause
ethos
pathos
aphorism
44. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
clause
anecdote
first person singular
descriptive detail
45. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
argumentative essay
connotation
active voice
46. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
sarcasm
bathos
antecedent
anecdote
47. 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.
antithesis
epigram
exposition
inductive reasoning
48. 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
malapropism
genre
diction
style
49. To recreate or present with details
ambiguity
description
classic
metaphor
50. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
denotation
Dionysian
first person singular