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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
harangue
tone
theme
deus de machina
2. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
argumentation
inference
bard
allegory
3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
internal POV
exposé
comparison and contrast
fantasy
4. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
denotation
expository
exegesis
red herring
5. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
bombast
synecdoche
belle-lettres
inference
6. Prove to be false or incorrect
inference
refute
first person singular
ad hominem
7. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
description
deus de machina
figurative language
tone
8. The perspective from which a story is told
adage
point of view
aphorism
exposé
9. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
antithesis
epic
synthesis essay
10. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
abstract
denotation
imagery
carpe diem
11. Anything that stands for or represents something else
circumlocution
symbol
homily
bombast
12. The ability to form mental images of things or events
understatement
syntax
bombast
imagery
13. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
ad hominem
apostrophe
epigram
annotation
14. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
symbol
imagery
antecedent
15. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
arch (adj.)
rhetorical question
ambiguity
analogy
16. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
critique
red herring
dramatic irony
17. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
ambiguity
rhetorical analysis
oxymoron
elliptical construction
18. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
ambiguity
exegesis
style
complex sentence
19. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
dependent clauses
paradox
syntax
annotation
20. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
simile
inductive reasoning
burlesque
21. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
logos
didactic
conceit
dramatic irony
22. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
antithesis
consonance
diction
23. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
allusion
ambiguity
exposition
aphorism
24. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
rhetorical analysis
sarcasm
synthesis essay
arch (adj.)
25. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
analogy
fiction
aphorism
explication
26. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
fallacy
euphony
bathos
exegesis
27. I - me - my - mine
Dionysian
first person singular
simile
cacophony
28. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
understatement
consonance
classic
bard
29. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
Apollonian
exposé
description
epigram
30. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
imagery
style
consonance
31. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
epigram
caricature
rhetoric
bard
32. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
expository
harangue
eponymous
comparison and contrast
33. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
rhetorical strategies
annotation
belle-lettres
explication
34. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
didactic
complex sentence
euphemism
fiction
35. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
aphorism
genre
caricature
alliteration
36. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
paradox
harangue
comparison and contrast
alliteration
37. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
analogy
malapropism
personification
pun
38. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
rhetorical analysis
canon
inference
digression
39. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
comparison and contrast
complex sentence
tone
internal POV
40. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
extended metaphor
hyperbole
deductive reasoning
concrete detail
41. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
cacophony
caricature
ellipsis
42. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
Dionysian
circumlocation
red herring
ellipsis
43. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
connotation
rhetorical question
internal POV
allegory
44. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
dependent clauses
synthesis essay
fantasy
hyperbole
45. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
pun
complex sentence
circumlocution
46. An observer uses this
aphorism
external POV
synecdoche
theme
47. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
pun
digression
figurative language
consonance
48. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
logos
external POV
dependent clauses
49. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
tone
ambiguity
first person singular
antithesis
50. 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
consonance
synthesis essay
ethos
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