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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
synecdoche
aphorism
situational irony
adage
2. 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.
consonance
exposition
homily
ambiguity
3. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
metaphor
metonymy
argumentative essay
annotation
4. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
denotation
aphorism
classical
clause
5. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
alliteration
aphorism
consonance
genre
6. To recreate or present with details
description
style
point of view
anachronism
7. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
conceit
extended metaphor
climax
belle-lettres
8. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
abstract
connotation
Apollonian
9. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
style
bibliography
burlesque
refute
10. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
complex sentence
bard
antagonist
antecedent
11. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
bombast
belle-lettres
bibliography
ambiguity
12. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
climax
ethos
harangue
dénouement
13. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
allegory
pathos
elegy
14. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
qualify
euphemism
critique
description
15. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
epic
empathy
rhetorical strategies
16. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
topic sentence
apostrophe
epithet
17. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
fiction
antagonist
bombast
comparison and contrast
18. The perspective from which a story is told
personification
ethos
point of view
ellipsis
19. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
argumentation
pun
argumentative essay
apostrophe
20. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
fallacy
classic
arch (adj.)
frame
21. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
carpe diem
argumentative essay
satire
figurative language
22. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
classic
carpe diem
malapropism
connotation
23. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
rhetorical question
diction
aphorism
24. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
ad hominem
explication
synecdoche
dramatic irony
25. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
concrete detail
canon
epithet
antithesis
26. Inflated - pretentious language.
analogy
circumlocution
bombast
expository
27. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
eponymous
connotation
deductive reasoning
euphony
28. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
aphorism
logos
critique
antithesis
29. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
antithesis
deus de machina
synthesis essay
burlesque
30. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
adage
internal POV
ad hominem
allegory
31. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
denotation
red herring
epic
elegy
32. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
harangue
apostrophe
refute
33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
description
sarcasm
didactic
denotation
34. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
Apollonian
paradox
digression
35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
anecdote
antecedent
diction
explication
36. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
fantasy
ad hominem
external POV
active voice
37. 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.
antecedent
epithet
external POV
syntax
38. A word to which a pronoun refers.
consonance
antecedent
Dionysian
diction
39. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
adage
expository
internal POV
anachronism
40. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
bombast
anecdote
inductive reasoning
situational irony
41. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
pathos
style
deus de machina
42. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
connotation
ad hominem
argumentative essay
metonymy
43. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
oxymoron
connotation
paradox
topic sentence
44. The ability to form mental images of things or events
anachronism
imagery
belle-lettres
cacophony
45. Prove to be false or incorrect
epic
antithesis
refute
internal POV
46. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
fiction
red herring
fantasy
tone
47. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
ad hominem
imagery
figurative language
48. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
metaphor
deus de machina
denotation
49. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
classical
conceit
synthesis essay
50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
concrete detail
exegesis
pun