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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
rhetorical analysis
external POV
topic sentence
2. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
descriptive detail
didactic
tone
extended metaphor
3. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
bombast
clause
fallacy
4. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
compound sentence
complex sentence
carpe diem
elegy
5. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
allusion
extended metaphor
genre
irony
6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
expository
harangue
imagery
simile
7. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
compound sentence
canon
active voice
apostrophe
8. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
expository
apostrophe
bombast
exegesis
9. A comparison using like or as
denotation
theme
simile
paradox
10. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
anecdote
expository
assonance
connotation
11. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
euphemism
epigram
empathy
carpe diem
12. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
paradox
ethos
critique
anecdote
13. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
fiction
clause
aphorism
sarcasm
14. An observer uses this
external POV
first person singular
burlesque
Apollonian
15. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
synthesis essay
rhetoric
exegesis
analogy
16. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
Dionysian
cynic
figurative language
connotation
17. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
farce
anachronism
belle-lettres
Apollonian
18. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
analogy
logos
active voice
deus de machina
19. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
exegesis
fable
pun
belle-lettres
20. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
abstract
explication
burlesque
qualify
21. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
explication
climax
Dionysian
anachronism
22. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
deus de machina
metaphor
euphony
23. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
assonance
figurative language
anecdote
inductive reasoning
24. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
classic
complex sentence
epic
pun
25. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
fantasy
complex sentence
cacophony
compound sentence
26. The manner in which something is expressed in words
metonymy
fiction
euphemism
first person singular
27. Inflated - pretentious language.
bibliography
fallacy
personification
bombast
28. The main idea of the story
theme
exposé
eponymous
carpe diem
29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
dénouement
belle-lettres
syntax
circumlocation
30. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
first person singular
annotation
euphemism
31. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
irony
allegory
Dionysian
anachronism
32. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
antithesis
rhetoric
bard
33. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
satire
Apollonian
genre
rhetoric
34. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
empathy
euphemism
classic
eponymous
35. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
anecdote
expository
oxymoron
caricature
36. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
fallacy
personification
connotation
37. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.
synthesis essay
descriptive detail
rhetorical question
metonymy
38. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
theme
connotation
euphemism
39. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
epithet
archetype
conceit
40. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
denotation
point of view
dependent clauses
41. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
classical
annotation
climax
42. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
anachronism
red herring
dénouement
allegory
43. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
homily
bombast
analogy
allusion
44. To recreate or present with details
description
satire
diction
carpe diem
45. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
canon
synthesis essay
descriptive detail
syntax
46. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
pathos
epigram
denotation
elegy
47. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
homily
circumlocution
style
paradox
48. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
satire
exegesis
pun
49. The ability to form mental images of things or events
dramatic irony
imagery
red herring
cynic
50. A humorous play on words
aphorism
pun
internal POV
anachronism