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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
pathos
fable
internal POV
comparison and contrast
2. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
abstract
euphemism
deductive reasoning
3. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
fiction
diction
ambiguity
4. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
personification
ambiguity
fantasy
cacophony
5. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
allegory
argumentative essay
simile
bathos
6. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
simile
figurative language
dependent clauses
consonance
7. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
empathy
metonymy
explication
personification
8. The ability to form mental images of things or events
carpe diem
fantasy
imagery
figurative language
9. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
expository
digression
bard
ambiguity
10. A matter discussed in the first person has this
rhetorical analysis
expository
climax
internal POV
11. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
apostrophe
theme
consonance
elegy
12. The main idea of the story
conceit
theme
carpe diem
fiction
13. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
complex sentence
epigram
conceit
14. I - me - my - mine
rhetoric
first person singular
figurative language
classic
15. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
carpe diem
allegory
harangue
16. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
fable
synthesis essay
inductive reasoning
farce
17. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
connotation
style
Dionysian
topic sentence
18. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
epic
cynic
topic sentence
deductive reasoning
19. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
classical
aphorism
symbol
fantasy
20. 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
belle-lettres
complex sentence
aphorism
style
21. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
deductive reasoning
synthesis essay
digression
22. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
climax
exegesis
first person singular
critique
23. A humorous play on words
concrete detail
inductive reasoning
cynic
pun
24. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
refute
denotation
Dionysian
comparison and contrast
25. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
paradox
epic
expository
aphorism
26. Anything that stands for or represents something else
genre
euphony
antagonist
symbol
27. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.
irony
dramatic irony
deductive reasoning
abstract
28. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
bathos
hyperbole
logos
compound sentence
29. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
bombast
assonance
carpe diem
30. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
exposition
critique
circumlocution
carpe diem
31. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
inference
ethos
fallacy
adage
32. A word to which a pronoun refers.
critique
antecedent
euphemism
epic
33. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
arch (adj.)
farce
red herring
extended metaphor
34. To prove a point or to persuade
belle-lettres
conceit
argumentation
farce
35. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
symbol
classic
elliptical construction
36. An observer uses this
external POV
annotation
antagonist
imagery
37. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
belle-lettres
inference
circumlocation
assonance
38. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
bathos
burlesque
classic
consonance
39. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
logos
genre
exposition
adage
40. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
denotation
burlesque
harangue
archetype
41. A comparison using like or as
simile
cacophony
dénouement
diction
42. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
description
Apollonian
cynic
43. An idea that is implied or suggested
bibliography
fantasy
refute
connotation
44. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
deductive reasoning
exposé
description
annotation
45. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
dénouement
anecdote
imagery
46. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
understatement
epic
assonance
47. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
conceit
compound sentence
connotation
belle-lettres
48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
Dionysian
critique
simile
49. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
classical
syntax
explication
refute
50. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
empathy
red herring
rhetorical strategies
fantasy
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