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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
synecdoche
active voice
antecedent
fallacy
2. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
rhetorical question
circumlocution
dependent clauses
3. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
farce
epithet
red herring
metaphor
4. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
bathos
situational irony
cacophony
inductive reasoning
5. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
topic sentence
ad hominem
allusion
situational irony
6. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
active voice
ethos
antagonist
bard
7. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
refute
abstract
oxymoron
8. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
refute
connotation
digression
abstract
9. 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
satire
inference
description
10. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
belle-lettres
logos
antagonist
11. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
rhetorical question
compound sentence
symbol
12. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
analogy
symbol
carpe diem
allusion
13. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
fallacy
sarcasm
explication
frame
14. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
comparison and contrast
anecdote
belle-lettres
synthesis essay
15. A comparison using like or as
allegory
synthesis essay
external POV
simile
16. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
arch (adj.)
pun
deductive reasoning
17. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
hyperbole
Apollonian
Dionysian
ad hominem
18. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
comparison and contrast
archetype
anecdote
deus de machina
19. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
rhetorical question
fable
euphony
exposé
20. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
cynic
carpe diem
empathy
antithesis
21. A word to which a pronoun refers.
allusion
assonance
antecedent
circumlocation
22. The manner in which something is expressed in words
frame
allusion
fiction
antithesis
23. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
anachronism
homily
irony
metaphor
24. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
diction
euphony
exegesis
consonance
25. To recreate or present with details
tone
annotation
syntax
description
26. Prove to be false or incorrect
cynic
exposé
refute
euphemism
27. 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.
euphemism
analogy
pun
climax
28. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
deus de machina
digression
exposé
understatement
29. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
allegory
euphemism
compound sentence
30. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
metonymy
synthesis essay
euphony
homily
31. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
theme
metonymy
allegory
fiction
32. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
antagonist
denotation
extended metaphor
hyperbole
33. To prove a point or to persuade
external POV
argumentation
euphony
dénouement
34. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
expository
diction
rhetorical analysis
topic sentence
35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
rhetorical strategies
climax
antecedent
36. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
caricature
antecedent
connotation
circumlocation
37. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
bard
bombast
inductive reasoning
expository
38. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
denotation
euphemism
figurative language
39. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
irony
abstract
antagonist
40. (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.
connotation
pathos
consonance
abstract
41. 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.
theme
symbol
epithet
bibliography
42. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
bathos
apostrophe
concrete detail
conceit
43. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
carpe diem
adage
climax
44. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
frame
sarcasm
dramatic irony
ambiguity
45. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
conceit
classical
aphorism
46. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
logos
genre
clause
47. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
dependent clauses
red herring
caricature
elegy
48. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
connotation
Apollonian
diction
qualify
49. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
aphorism
empathy
fable
diction
50. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
active voice
concrete detail
topic sentence