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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
analogy
classical
alliteration
arch (adj.)
2. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
circumlocution
rhetorical question
theme
3. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
paradox
inference
logos
fallacy
4. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
arch (adj.)
annotation
aphorism
5. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
compound sentence
rhetoric
epigram
fallacy
6. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
personification
style
deus de machina
7. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
digression
epic
antagonist
eponymous
8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
figurative language
bombast
deductive reasoning
elliptical construction
9. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
empathy
analogy
annotation
anachronism
10. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
synthesis essay
inference
canon
11. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
deus de machina
Apollonian
frame
oxymoron
12. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
dramatic irony
euphemism
analogy
fantasy
13. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
assonance
fallacy
aphorism
harangue
14. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
allusion
diction
comparison and contrast
eponymous
15. 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.
deus de machina
point of view
analogy
logos
16. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
personification
compound sentence
expository
cynic
17. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
understatement
consonance
dramatic irony
compound sentence
18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
synecdoche
didactic
deductive reasoning
19. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
complex sentence
theme
allegory
cacophony
20. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
didactic
paradox
bibliography
critique
21. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
conceit
bombast
archetype
22. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
hyperbole
antithesis
logos
23. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
classical
argumentative essay
ambiguity
24. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
point of view
compound sentence
inductive reasoning
25. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
paradox
ethos
classical
26. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
metonymy
canon
inductive reasoning
internal POV
27. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
cacophony
classical
style
red herring
28. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
fiction
consonance
alliteration
29. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
deus de machina
fiction
paradox
inductive reasoning
30. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
antagonist
denotation
euphony
31. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
Apollonian
red herring
carpe diem
32. The perspective from which a story is told
exegesis
point of view
personification
style
33. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
critique
diction
satire
homily
34. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
tone
anecdote
metaphor
first person singular
35. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
circumlocation
annotation
classic
inference
36. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
rhetorical analysis
assonance
eponymous
37. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
complex sentence
Dionysian
elliptical construction
deus de machina
38. A humorous play on words
pun
exposition
exposé
external POV
39. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
connotation
oxymoron
conceit
comparison and contrast
40. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
hyperbole
syntax
simile
41. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
rhetorical strategies
complex sentence
archetype
genre
42. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
climax
compound sentence
harangue
circumlocution
43. Anything that stands for or represents something else
archetype
symbol
bombast
didactic
44. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
cacophony
metonymy
logos
45. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
abstract
anecdote
farce
qualify
46. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
elegy
diction
inference
47. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
antagonist
denotation
situational irony
48. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
belle-lettres
euphemism
situational irony
syntax
49. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
red herring
apostrophe
carpe diem
rhetorical analysis
50. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
refute
dénouement
anecdote
ethos