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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
figurative language
ethos
aphorism
exposition
2. Inflated - pretentious language.
rhetorical analysis
epithet
bombast
exposé
3. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
annotation
bard
circumlocation
eponymous
4. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and
allusion
conceit
dependent clauses
argumentation
5. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
cacophony
paradox
bombast
Dionysian
6. I - me - my - mine
aphorism
rhetoric
figurative language
first person singular
7. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
understatement
frame
elegy
8. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
homily
canon
assonance
consonance
9. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
caricature
assonance
euphony
burlesque
10. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
point of view
irony
epigram
belle-lettres
11. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
dependent clauses
classical
sarcasm
antagonist
12. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
tone
paradox
internal POV
aphorism
13. A word to which a pronoun refers.
compound sentence
oxymoron
synthesis essay
antecedent
14. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
exposition
adage
situational irony
descriptive detail
15. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
argumentative essay
fable
syntax
16. To recreate or present with details
harangue
description
inductive reasoning
epithet
17. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
first person singular
cacophony
pun
euphemism
18. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
assonance
Apollonian
homily
bibliography
19. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
deductive reasoning
elliptical construction
epithet
exposition
20. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
arch (adj.)
compound sentence
fiction
sarcasm
21. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
first person singular
understatement
harangue
22. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
situational irony
exegesis
deductive reasoning
alliteration
23. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
climax
imagery
conceit
allegory
24. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
archetype
comparison and contrast
clause
antithesis
25. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
understatement
deus de machina
argumentation
circumlocution
26. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
rhetorical strategies
circumlocution
internal POV
burlesque
27. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
denotation
satire
belle-lettres
adage
28. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
point of view
antagonist
fable
irony
29. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
ambiguity
bombast
conceit
30. 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.
epigram
allusion
epithet
hyperbole
31. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
allegory
explication
fiction
consonance
32. To prove a point or to persuade
exposition
didactic
figurative language
argumentation
33. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
circumlocution
harangue
topic sentence
bibliography
34. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
allusion
situational irony
annotation
35. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
anachronism
ellipsis
antagonist
first person singular
36. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
internal POV
personification
malapropism
connotation
37. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
comparison and contrast
fallacy
euphemism
caricature
38. 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.
ad hominem
logos
synthesis essay
euphony
39. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
metonymy
digression
sarcasm
40. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
syntax
denotation
ethos
exegesis
41. Anything that stands for or represents something else
antithesis
didactic
hyperbole
symbol
42. The dictionary definition of a word.
inference
denotation
assonance
pathos
43. A humorous play on words
aphorism
rhetorical question
pun
ellipsis
44. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
inductive reasoning
aphorism
denotation
eponymous
45. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
exposition
pathos
hyperbole
bombast
46. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
assonance
inference
theme
didactic
47. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
exegesis
euphemism
didactic
48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
consonance
connotation
figurative language
harangue
49. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
hyperbole
elliptical construction
dramatic irony
annotation
50. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
euphemism
epic
fantasy
antithesis