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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
ad hominem
connotation
clause
2. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
bombast
deus de machina
topic sentence
3. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
active voice
conceit
comparison and contrast
genre
4. To recreate or present with details
ambiguity
description
exegesis
elegy
5. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
qualify
diction
deductive reasoning
6. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
analogy
anachronism
elliptical construction
hyperbole
7. Inflated - pretentious language.
exegesis
bombast
dependent clauses
sarcasm
8. (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.
first person singular
dramatic irony
description
abstract
9. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
epigram
digression
ethos
fable
10. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
inference
anachronism
comparison and contrast
bibliography
11. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
anachronism
critique
fallacy
syntax
12. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
bombast
logos
circumlocution
13. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
syntax
inductive reasoning
antecedent
abstract
14. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
syntax
red herring
active voice
irony
15. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
farce
pathos
adage
argumentative essay
16. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
explication
ambiguity
personification
epigram
17. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
connotation
farce
classic
allusion
18. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
bombast
burlesque
harangue
19. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
concrete detail
active voice
alliteration
20. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
ad hominem
ellipsis
allegory
21. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
ad hominem
bibliography
inference
analogy
22. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
logos
eponymous
tone
paradox
23. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
euphemism
imagery
exegesis
rhetorical analysis
24. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
rhetorical question
style
external POV
circumlocution
25. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
point of view
consonance
climax
situational irony
26. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
anecdote
tone
imagery
27. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
exegesis
circumlocation
fable
didactic
28. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
antithesis
circumlocution
classic
rhetorical strategies
29. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
antagonist
dramatic irony
argumentative essay
anachronism
30. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
consonance
aphorism
deductive reasoning
dependent clauses
31. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
epic
annotation
comparison and contrast
antecedent
32. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
conceit
alliteration
harangue
farce
33. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
compound sentence
descriptive detail
frame
34. The dictionary definition of a word.
exposition
metaphor
epic
denotation
35. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
ambiguity
concrete detail
external POV
fable
36. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
extended metaphor
pathos
assonance
connotation
37. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
elegy
caricature
clause
deus de machina
38. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
fable
topic sentence
diction
satire
39. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
exposition
bibliography
paradox
dependent clauses
40. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
aphorism
description
epigram
situational irony
41. 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
style
euphemism
topic sentence
dramatic irony
42. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
euphemism
imagery
red herring
epic
43. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
frame
hyperbole
tone
paradox
44. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
topic sentence
denotation
satire
homily
45. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
fiction
allusion
paradox
antagonist
46. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
irony
epigram
dénouement
personification
47. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
harangue
diction
dependent clauses
deus de machina
48. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
elegy
allegory
personification
49. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
consonance
elegy
metaphor
topic sentence
50. A matter discussed in the first person has this
complex sentence
ad hominem
internal POV
sarcasm