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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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
exposition
critique
didactic
2. The perspective from which a story is told
consonance
euphony
antecedent
point of view
3. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
paradox
clause
cynic
ambiguity
4. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
aphorism
classical
irony
malapropism
5. A matter discussed in the first person has this
concrete detail
annotation
internal POV
conceit
6. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
internal POV
description
syntax
7. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
red herring
exposition
allusion
8. An idea that is implied or suggested
deductive reasoning
figurative language
antithesis
connotation
9. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
diction
extended metaphor
imagery
bibliography
10. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
theme
expository
fallacy
11. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
denotation
archetype
fantasy
12. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
irony
inference
deductive reasoning
canon
13. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
abstract
bibliography
tone
14. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
ethos
aphorism
sarcasm
exegesis
15. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
descriptive detail
antagonist
imagery
critique
16. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
tone
farce
synthesis essay
17. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
satire
rhetorical analysis
rhetoric
syntax
18. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
assonance
internal POV
digression
dramatic irony
19. 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
style
euphemism
description
epigram
20. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
antecedent
exposé
genre
bombast
21. Inflated - pretentious language.
bathos
conceit
fallacy
bombast
22. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
simile
synecdoche
archetype
concrete detail
23. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
pun
digression
denotation
classic
24. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
Dionysian
carpe diem
complex sentence
pun
25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
bathos
internal POV
circumlocation
topic sentence
26. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
synecdoche
exposé
cacophony
genre
27. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
description
bard
abstract
situational irony
28. 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
complex sentence
dependent clauses
fable
bombast
29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
archetype
bombast
aphorism
30. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
bombast
classic
antithesis
31. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
abstract
elliptical construction
dependent clauses
inference
32. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
assonance
connotation
extended metaphor
classical
33. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
rhetoric
fallacy
frame
34. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
understatement
empathy
elegy
epigram
35. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
genre
dramatic irony
figurative language
bard
36. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
conceit
rhetorical strategies
frame
archetype
37. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
expository
dénouement
eponymous
circumlocution
38. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
connotation
ethos
carpe diem
arch (adj.)
39. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
rhetorical question
theme
metonymy
inductive reasoning
40. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
bibliography
anachronism
hyperbole
epigram
41. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
metonymy
personification
genre
topic sentence
42. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
explication
comparison and contrast
diction
allusion
43. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
belle-lettres
oxymoron
situational irony
44. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
inductive reasoning
simile
sarcasm
45. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
ad hominem
homily
ambiguity
46. (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.
oxymoron
archetype
anecdote
abstract
47. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
rhetoric
fallacy
consonance
archetype
48. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
fable
external POV
climax
pathos
49. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
adage
expository
harangue
aphorism
50. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
digression
epigram
theme
red herring