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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
synthesis essay
carpe diem
dependent clauses
belle-lettres
2. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
aphorism
irony
extended metaphor
3. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
harangue
rhetoric
didactic
adage
4. To recreate or present with details
rhetoric
cacophony
satire
description
5. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
logos
active voice
fiction
6. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
antithesis
bard
explication
abstract
7. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
satire
concrete detail
exposé
8. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
comparison and contrast
logos
syntax
9. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
denotation
allusion
metonymy
antagonist
10. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
antecedent
dénouement
style
11. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
rhetorical question
topic sentence
anachronism
epigram
12. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
comparison and contrast
description
bibliography
euphony
13. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
diction
explication
classical
14. The main idea of the story
theme
burlesque
pun
genre
15. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
empathy
arch (adj.)
comparison and contrast
euphemism
16. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
didactic
classical
concrete detail
rhetorical strategies
17. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
caricature
rhetorical analysis
ethos
synecdoche
18. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
burlesque
argumentative essay
topic sentence
antithesis
19. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
inductive reasoning
anecdote
euphemism
exposé
20. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
epigram
inference
argumentative essay
cynic
21. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
burlesque
Apollonian
theme
22. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
alliteration
archetype
abstract
consonance
23. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
denotation
syntax
ellipsis
fable
24. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
rhetorical strategies
satire
style
25. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
exegesis
internal POV
Dionysian
26. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
satire
bombast
belle-lettres
27. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
topic sentence
fable
analogy
28. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
annotation
paradox
circumlocation
inference
29. 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.
inference
anachronism
deductive reasoning
exposition
30. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
denotation
alliteration
elliptical construction
bibliography
31. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
burlesque
fantasy
argumentation
rhetoric
32. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
synthesis essay
figurative language
style
symbol
33. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
carpe diem
inductive reasoning
adage
deus de machina
34. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
conceit
epithet
tone
35. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
dénouement
bombast
cynic
assonance
36. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
anachronism
rhetorical analysis
belle-lettres
fable
37. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
carpe diem
bombast
fable
metonymy
38. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
frame
expository
eponymous
didactic
39. An observer uses this
critique
ethos
external POV
empathy
40. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
annotation
compound sentence
denotation
fable
41. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
rhetorical question
cynic
hyperbole
annotation
42. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
logos
bombast
red herring
deductive reasoning
43. 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.
euphemism
connotation
epithet
hyperbole
44. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
style
hyperbole
complex sentence
elegy
45. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
exegesis
classical
concrete detail
ambiguity
46. 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.
arch (adj.)
elliptical construction
synthesis essay
connotation
47. Prove to be false or incorrect
aphorism
epithet
refute
denotation
48. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
cynic
epic
alliteration
49. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
antagonist
exposé
pun
extended metaphor
50. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
exposé
ad hominem
digression
denotation