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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
metonymy
Apollonian
circumlocation
Dionysian
2. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
rhetorical analysis
red herring
first person singular
figurative language
3. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
burlesque
inference
connotation
4. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
bombast
rhetorical strategies
deus de machina
5. (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.
ambiguity
abstract
burlesque
exposition
6. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
understatement
exposition
critique
7. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
red herring
bard
anachronism
style
8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
refute
sarcasm
red herring
fable
9. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
fiction
allusion
ambiguity
10. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
exposition
metaphor
satire
11. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
caricature
syntax
rhetoric
denotation
12. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
cacophony
first person singular
allusion
farce
13. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
imagery
hyperbole
rhetorical strategies
14. An appeal based on logic or reason
tone
alliteration
dénouement
logos
15. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
logos
understatement
euphony
16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
belle-lettres
antithesis
hyperbole
17. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
figurative language
denotation
frame
hyperbole
18. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
annotation
oxymoron
classic
euphony
19. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
euphemism
aphorism
fantasy
extended metaphor
20. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
logos
caricature
tone
classical
21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
adage
frame
rhetoric
epithet
22. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
farce
syntax
epithet
23. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
logos
adage
consonance
fallacy
24. 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
assonance
digression
Dionysian
25. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
ellipsis
anecdote
fable
bombast
26. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
canon
refute
connotation
27. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
comparison and contrast
symbol
denotation
classical
28. An idea that is implied or suggested
ethos
critique
classical
connotation
29. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
archetype
internal POV
elegy
30. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
active voice
antithesis
ambiguity
oxymoron
31. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
apostrophe
fable
annotation
deus de machina
32. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
point of view
circumlocution
paradox
33. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
dramatic irony
apostrophe
satire
inductive reasoning
34. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
epigram
caricature
rhetorical question
belle-lettres
35. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
internal POV
ethos
annotation
synthesis essay
36. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
genre
malapropism
epithet
bard
37. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
euphemism
cacophony
argumentative essay
38. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
dénouement
euphemism
euphony
39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
style
descriptive detail
empathy
40. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
farce
carpe diem
Dionysian
41. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
alliteration
canon
figurative language
euphony
42. 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.
elliptical construction
Dionysian
aphorism
exposition
43. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
argumentative essay
burlesque
explication
ad hominem
44. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
metonymy
critique
topic sentence
abstract
45. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
ethos
bibliography
cacophony
46. The main idea of the story
compound sentence
rhetorical strategies
theme
didactic
47. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
dénouement
annotation
qualify
diction
48. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
consonance
symbol
arch (adj.)
aphorism
49. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
belle-lettres
rhetorical strategies
satire
first person singular
50. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
allusion
aphorism
eponymous