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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Anything that stands for or represents something else
frame
malapropism
symbol
arch (adj.)
2. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
aphorism
active voice
descriptive detail
3. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
expository
annotation
fable
homily
4. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
bombast
epic
digression
5. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
point of view
aphorism
inference
classical
6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
metaphor
complex sentence
analogy
7. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
situational irony
connotation
aphorism
carpe diem
8. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
homily
bombast
eponymous
logos
9. A humorous play on words
elliptical construction
pun
paradox
sarcasm
10. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
situational irony
euphemism
ethos
understatement
11. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
theme
bathos
euphemism
12. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
argumentative essay
anecdote
fiction
dramatic irony
13. The dictionary definition of a word.
dependent clauses
comparison and contrast
denotation
diction
14. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
genre
epic
explication
arch (adj.)
15. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
imagery
canon
elliptical construction
red herring
16. The perspective from which a story is told
syntax
refute
point of view
understatement
17. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
tone
fantasy
exposé
18. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
hyperbole
red herring
assonance
dramatic irony
19. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
topic sentence
burlesque
classical
20. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
antecedent
bibliography
burlesque
21. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
pathos
ambiguity
bombast
alliteration
22. 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.
inductive reasoning
fantasy
epithet
style
23. Prove to be false or incorrect
tone
topic sentence
first person singular
refute
24. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
connotation
bombast
synthesis essay
25. An observer uses this
point of view
rhetoric
theme
external POV
26. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
connotation
dependent clauses
empathy
27. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
empathy
argumentative essay
figurative language
epigram
28. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
antagonist
Apollonian
assonance
29. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
classical
expository
eponymous
epithet
30. A comparison using like or as
compound sentence
deductive reasoning
epigram
simile
31. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
circumlocution
oxymoron
exposé
antagonist
32. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
aphorism
external POV
logos
tone
33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
belle-lettres
deductive reasoning
inductive reasoning
elliptical construction
34. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
elegy
anachronism
hyperbole
35. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
inference
abstract
synthesis essay
hyperbole
36. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
annotation
digression
eponymous
bard
37. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
adage
epithet
rhetorical question
consonance
38. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
euphemism
harangue
situational irony
malapropism
39. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
external POV
adage
sarcasm
40. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
caricature
exposé
explication
carpe diem
41. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
bard
empathy
annotation
digression
42. To recreate or present with details
exposition
description
euphemism
rhetorical analysis
43. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
paradox
analogy
epithet
44. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
euphony
explication
conceit
euphemism
45. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
bibliography
synecdoche
fable
denotation
46. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
epithet
fallacy
fantasy
climax
47. 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
classical
adage
denotation
dependent clauses
48. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
bard
comparison and contrast
aphorism
abstract
49. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
rhetorical question
dependent clauses
qualify
deus de machina
50. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
frame
pathos
ambiguity
Apollonian
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