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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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
sarcasm
figurative language
adage
2. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
logos
tone
dénouement
caricature
3. I - me - my - mine
bibliography
harangue
first person singular
bombast
4. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epic
caricature
empathy
epigram
5. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
circumlocution
fantasy
dependent clauses
6. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
bombast
dénouement
classic
expository
7. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
farce
dependent clauses
bibliography
oxymoron
8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
homily
syntax
canon
red herring
9. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
description
carpe diem
antagonist
synthesis essay
10. A comparison using like or as
abstract
theme
simile
inference
11. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
pun
syntax
eponymous
ethos
12. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
dependent clauses
empathy
burlesque
13. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
carpe diem
clause
topic sentence
canon
14. An observer uses this
cacophony
rhetorical analysis
red herring
external POV
15. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
circumlocution
archetype
bombast
digression
16. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
bathos
caricature
descriptive detail
metaphor
17. 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
comparison and contrast
adage
euphemism
18. 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.
exposition
farce
clause
consonance
19. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
fantasy
connotation
didactic
empathy
20. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical question
inference
rhetorical analysis
concrete detail
21. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
elegy
euphemism
elliptical construction
22. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
understatement
caricature
oxymoron
abstract
23. An appeal based on logic or reason
antagonist
annotation
anecdote
logos
24. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
apostrophe
epigram
aphorism
anachronism
25. 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.
epithet
ad hominem
Dionysian
expository
26. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
dependent clauses
compound sentence
circumlocution
27. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
complex sentence
bibliography
antagonist
consonance
28. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
allusion
deductive reasoning
satire
29. 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.
tone
analogy
epigram
denotation
30. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.
harangue
active voice
farce
annotation
31. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
rhetoric
synecdoche
internal POV
hyperbole
32. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
description
carpe diem
archetype
elegy
33. Anything that stands for or represents something else
diction
explication
symbol
bard
34. The main idea of the story
theme
dénouement
satire
connotation
35. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
point of view
argumentative essay
concrete detail
archetype
36. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
antecedent
harangue
personification
Apollonian
37. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
satire
diction
paradox
active voice
38. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
argumentation
cacophony
paradox
style
39. Prove to be false or incorrect
analogy
concrete detail
bibliography
refute
40. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
denotation
genre
paradox
rhetorical question
41. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
analogy
classic
expository
point of view
42. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
caricature
homily
extended metaphor
elegy
43. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
concrete detail
dependent clauses
topic sentence
deus de machina
44. The dictionary definition of a word.
dependent clauses
analogy
Apollonian
denotation
45. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
circumlocation
empathy
exposition
assonance
46. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
syntax
fable
circumlocation
epic
47. 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
euphony
rhetoric
style
climax
48. To prove a point or to persuade
anecdote
burlesque
argumentation
description
49. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
comparison and contrast
compound sentence
burlesque
exposé
50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
internal POV
elliptical construction
syntax
consonance
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