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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
euphony
description
dramatic irony
2. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
denotation
euphony
extended metaphor
allegory
3. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
paradox
caricature
syntax
euphemism
4. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
allusion
bard
euphony
hyperbole
5. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
deus de machina
climax
antagonist
bombast
6. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
arch (adj.)
deductive reasoning
exegesis
dénouement
7. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
synthesis essay
classic
fallacy
anachronism
8. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
symbol
adage
description
first person singular
9. A word to which a pronoun refers.
bombast
caricature
bombast
antecedent
10. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
cacophony
digression
cynic
11. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
ambiguity
argumentative essay
understatement
euphony
12. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
aphorism
expository
dramatic irony
metaphor
13. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
circumlocution
bathos
Apollonian
analogy
14. 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
bathos
inductive reasoning
abstract
15. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
arch (adj.)
connotation
conceit
ad hominem
16. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
compound sentence
malapropism
aphorism
carpe diem
17. To recreate or present with details
abstract
conceit
epithet
description
18. 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.
classic
allusion
analogy
hyperbole
19. Anything that stands for or represents something else
euphemism
descriptive detail
symbol
bombast
20. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
internal POV
ellipsis
bibliography
21. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
irony
expository
rhetorical question
clause
22. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
simile
classic
elliptical construction
climax
23. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
description
logos
exposé
24. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
anecdote
descriptive detail
connotation
simile
25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
bathos
fable
frame
26. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
annotation
bathos
alliteration
27. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
ethos
euphemism
classic
28. 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.
comparison and contrast
aphorism
epithet
argumentative essay
29. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
figurative language
cynic
alliteration
deus de machina
30. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
refute
ad hominem
sarcasm
irony
31. An idea that is implied or suggested
first person singular
bibliography
conceit
connotation
32. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
satire
belle-lettres
point of view
33. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
internal POV
inference
circumlocution
elliptical construction
34. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
abstract
anecdote
tone
35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
description
frame
explication
compound sentence
36. To prove a point or to persuade
genre
epic
argumentation
classic
37. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
bathos
qualify
tone
aphorism
38. The main idea of the story
archetype
epithet
theme
empathy
39. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
allegory
denotation
conceit
epic
40. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
understatement
antithesis
elegy
descriptive detail
41. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
frame
satire
paradox
42. The ability to form mental images of things or events
exposition
abstract
imagery
theme
43. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
metaphor
descriptive detail
rhetorical analysis
bombast
44. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
Apollonian
arch (adj.)
pathos
bard
45. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
topic sentence
dénouement
harangue
cynic
46. Prove to be false or incorrect
internal POV
ellipsis
antecedent
refute
47. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
elegy
canon
circumlocation
48. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
irony
argumentative essay
fallacy
49. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
fiction
bard
Dionysian
explication
50. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
inductive reasoning
hyperbole
external POV
personification