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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
critique
expository
allegory
adage
2. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
pun
argumentation
ambiguity
3. A humorous play on words
didactic
concrete detail
pun
synthesis essay
4. 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
antecedent
elegy
rhetorical analysis
5. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
epic
epigram
genre
6. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
connotation
circumlocution
rhetoric
arch (adj.)
7. To recreate or present with details
irony
description
personification
figurative language
8. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
imagery
description
personification
9. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
anachronism
pathos
aphorism
10. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
oxymoron
euphemism
inductive reasoning
qualify
11. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
style
annotation
frame
12. The perspective from which a story is told
internal POV
burlesque
inference
point of view
13. 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.
exposition
compound sentence
cacophony
argumentative essay
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.
assonance
first person singular
epithet
analogy
15. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
adage
bibliography
cacophony
archetype
16. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
frame
rhetorical strategies
cynic
classic
17. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
rhetorical analysis
exposition
explication
18. An appeal based on logic or reason
argumentation
expository
compound sentence
logos
19. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
burlesque
fallacy
conceit
ambiguity
20. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
ad hominem
assonance
epigram
rhetorical analysis
21. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
argumentative essay
epigram
inductive reasoning
elliptical construction
22. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
Apollonian
homily
circumlocation
harangue
23. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
epithet
hyperbole
Dionysian
cynic
24. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
consonance
logos
fallacy
clause
25. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
malapropism
ellipsis
denotation
26. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
circumlocation
connotation
anecdote
inductive reasoning
27. 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.
pathos
epithet
dramatic irony
digression
28. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
euphemism
personification
extended metaphor
abstract
29. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
exegesis
belle-lettres
metaphor
analogy
30. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
classic
syntax
topic sentence
ethos
31. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
belle-lettres
circumlocution
didactic
abstract
32. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
analogy
annotation
clause
frame
33. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
annotation
bombast
dramatic irony
34. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
syntax
denotation
climax
didactic
35. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
didactic
metaphor
anachronism
bombast
36. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
connotation
deductive reasoning
elliptical construction
metonymy
37. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
dramatic irony
deductive reasoning
bibliography
antithesis
38. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
dénouement
antagonist
annotation
paradox
39. An idea that is implied or suggested
deus de machina
pathos
logos
connotation
40. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
understatement
circumlocation
figurative language
expository
41. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
farce
topic sentence
denotation
arch (adj.)
42. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
description
fable
denotation
annotation
43. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
connotation
denotation
belle-lettres
carpe diem
44. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
classical
euphony
elegy
ad hominem
45. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
epigram
bathos
abstract
annotation
46. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
allusion
aphorism
epic
abstract
47. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
fantasy
bombast
descriptive detail
farce
48. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
rhetorical analysis
elegy
digression
climax
49. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
bombast
digression
bibliography
50. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
caricature
rhetorical question
inference
critique