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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
point of view
elliptical construction
satire
alliteration
2. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
bombast
apostrophe
qualify
3. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
symbol
qualify
caricature
euphony
4. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
classical
exegesis
inductive reasoning
5. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
fable
synecdoche
ad hominem
allegory
6. 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.
ad hominem
arch (adj.)
genre
exposition
7. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
assonance
qualify
ethos
8. 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.
synthesis essay
rhetoric
extended metaphor
first person singular
9. The perspective from which a story is told
ethos
internal POV
point of view
antecedent
10. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
dramatic irony
epic
active voice
rhetorical strategies
11. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
simile
synecdoche
fiction
12. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
genre
clause
epigram
cacophony
13. 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
personification
style
cynic
red herring
14. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
deus de machina
malapropism
theme
imagery
15. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
euphemism
cacophony
topic sentence
16. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
empathy
allusion
description
17. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
understatement
circumlocation
apostrophe
conceit
18. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
red herring
dénouement
deductive reasoning
anachronism
19. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
expository
anecdote
connotation
clause
20. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
belle-lettres
elegy
hyperbole
annotation
21. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
Apollonian
didactic
belle-lettres
ellipsis
22. A humorous play on words
paradox
synecdoche
fantasy
pun
23. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
archetype
assonance
aphorism
syntax
24. Prove to be false or incorrect
imagery
complex sentence
refute
syntax
25. 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.
description
analogy
extended metaphor
diction
26. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
imagery
denotation
empathy
27. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
elegy
fallacy
homily
metaphor
28. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
rhetorical question
logos
fantasy
29. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
fable
external POV
critique
30. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
homily
inductive reasoning
ad hominem
paradox
31. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
refute
irony
bibliography
compound sentence
32. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
aphorism
annotation
expository
irony
33. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
allegory
bombast
rhetorical question
rhetorical strategies
34. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
belle-lettres
ellipsis
bathos
35. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
deus de machina
explication
digression
didactic
36. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
argumentation
analogy
metonymy
cacophony
37. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
fiction
syntax
rhetorical question
cynic
38. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
homily
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
descriptive detail
39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
bombast
ambiguity
topic sentence
elliptical construction
40. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
situational irony
carpe diem
extended metaphor
epithet
41. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
metaphor
antagonist
aphorism
carpe diem
42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
sarcasm
pathos
fantasy
logos
43. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
elliptical construction
aphorism
bibliography
comparison and contrast
44. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
connotation
descriptive detail
ellipsis
description
45. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
satire
rhetoric
elegy
ad hominem
46. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
rhetorical analysis
ethos
tone
inference
47. The dictionary definition of a word.
antithesis
exegesis
bathos
denotation
48. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
apostrophe
ellipsis
exposé
canon
49. A comparison using like or as
antecedent
paradox
simile
exposition
50. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
allegory
personification
dependent clauses
diction