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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. (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.
epigram
symbol
tone
abstract
2. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
didactic
cynic
exegesis
belle-lettres
3. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
bombast
pun
clause
4. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
analogy
rhetorical analysis
descriptive detail
style
5. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
satire
exposition
carpe diem
6. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
description
dénouement
metaphor
7. Anything that stands for or represents something else
rhetorical analysis
descriptive detail
refute
symbol
8. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
elliptical construction
digression
consonance
bard
9. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
external POV
internal POV
ambiguity
apostrophe
10. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
satire
syntax
metaphor
belle-lettres
11. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
archetype
figurative language
analogy
bibliography
12. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
bombast
archetype
red herring
anecdote
13. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
bombast
alliteration
harangue
pun
14. 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.
analogy
dramatic irony
archetype
Apollonian
15. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
epigram
circumlocation
assonance
extended metaphor
16. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
abstract
malapropism
arch (adj.)
17. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
cacophony
explication
inductive reasoning
18. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
didactic
adage
euphony
deductive reasoning
19. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
circumlocation
rhetorical question
syntax
ad hominem
20. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
euphemism
inductive reasoning
metonymy
annotation
21. Prove to be false or incorrect
epigram
anecdote
qualify
refute
22. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
aphorism
denotation
bathos
antagonist
23. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
compound sentence
ellipsis
connotation
clause
24. The manner in which something is expressed in words
metaphor
fiction
complex sentence
denotation
25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
compound sentence
fantasy
circumlocation
situational irony
26. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
bathos
epithet
exposition
27. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
active voice
dramatic irony
cynic
Apollonian
28. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
homily
paradox
antithesis
rhetorical question
29. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
anachronism
situational irony
Dionysian
fallacy
30. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
comparison and contrast
allegory
empathy
31. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
hyperbole
concrete detail
active voice
expository
32. The main idea of the story
allusion
metaphor
theme
bombast
33. 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
anachronism
oxymoron
annotation
34. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
homily
logos
descriptive detail
allegory
35. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
euphemism
analogy
bombast
eponymous
36. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
euphemism
bard
allusion
antagonist
37. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
adage
analogy
anachronism
38. The perspective from which a story is told
cacophony
description
pathos
point of view
39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
cynic
metonymy
fallacy
topic sentence
40. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
connotation
Apollonian
comparison and contrast
eponymous
41. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
deus de machina
figurative language
situational irony
hyperbole
42. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
belle-lettres
argumentation
epigram
43. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
didactic
critique
alliteration
rhetorical analysis
44. A humorous play on words
aphorism
anachronism
anecdote
pun
45. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
didactic
explication
arch (adj.)
46. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
logos
bathos
topic sentence
47. Inflated - pretentious language.
epic
descriptive detail
bombast
connotation
48. 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.
epithet
style
canon
adage
49. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
classic
inference
situational irony
conceit
50. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
synecdoche
exposition
abstract