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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
aphorism
consonance
Dionysian
first person singular
2. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
adage
alliteration
dramatic irony
3. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
inference
red herring
circumlocation
consonance
4. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
belle-lettres
fallacy
classical
5. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
epithet
didactic
frame
bibliography
6. I - me - my - mine
fallacy
fable
first person singular
synthesis essay
7. An idea that is implied or suggested
homily
synecdoche
Apollonian
connotation
8. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
satire
adage
aphorism
9. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
caricature
figurative language
bard
10. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
circumlocation
elliptical construction
epigram
homily
11. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
didactic
bibliography
anecdote
12. (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.
malapropism
anecdote
archetype
abstract
13. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetorical analysis
rhetoric
first person singular
fallacy
14. An observer uses this
ellipsis
dénouement
external POV
aphorism
15. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
descriptive detail
dramatic irony
carpe diem
epithet
16. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
synthesis essay
apostrophe
fantasy
expository
17. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
canon
assonance
expository
qualify
18. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
exegesis
euphemism
rhetorical strategies
inference
19. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
inductive reasoning
ad hominem
bibliography
descriptive detail
20. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
empathy
circumlocution
tone
abstract
21. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
explication
point of view
cacophony
oxymoron
22. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
euphemism
paradox
anachronism
cacophony
23. The main idea of the story
anachronism
theme
euphemism
antagonist
24. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
annotation
inference
harangue
frame
25. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
malapropism
topic sentence
euphony
26. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
conceit
deus de machina
exposé
aphorism
27. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
dramatic irony
argumentation
genre
farce
28. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
critique
abstract
metaphor
deus de machina
29. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
bombast
ad hominem
sarcasm
antithesis
30. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
conceit
ad hominem
synthesis essay
epic
31. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
euphony
allusion
arch (adj.)
bombast
32. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
farce
belle-lettres
topic sentence
conceit
33. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
explication
situational irony
pathos
eponymous
34. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
apostrophe
critique
euphony
theme
35. 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.
connotation
adage
exposition
first person singular
36. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
external POV
connotation
carpe diem
understatement
37. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
satire
ambiguity
pun
metonymy
38. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
classic
bombast
clause
frame
39. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
cacophony
burlesque
dependent clauses
apostrophe
40. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
Apollonian
style
antithesis
41. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
comparison and contrast
diction
deductive reasoning
42. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
adage
antagonist
synecdoche
internal POV
43. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
farce
epithet
archetype
ellipsis
44. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
argumentative essay
bathos
classic
paradox
45. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
didactic
rhetorical analysis
dénouement
bibliography
46. A humorous play on words
explication
pun
belle-lettres
synecdoche
47. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
circumlocation
denotation
synecdoche
inference
48. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
diction
irony
belle-lettres
allusion
49. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
canon
elegy
empathy
expository
50. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
eponymous
ambiguity
comparison and contrast
diction