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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. To prove a point or to persuade
epigram
rhetorical analysis
argumentation
argumentative essay
2. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
logos
aphorism
carpe diem
3. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
genre
dénouement
personification
elegy
4. An appeal based on logic or reason
bard
first person singular
inference
logos
5. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
comparison and contrast
connotation
exposé
dramatic irony
6. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
style
logos
fiction
didactic
7. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
sarcasm
anecdote
ellipsis
8. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
abstract
bombast
critique
harangue
9. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
logos
epic
figurative language
synthesis essay
10. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
connotation
argumentative essay
antithesis
annotation
11. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
classical
empathy
inductive reasoning
elliptical construction
12. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
paradox
adage
qualify
comparison and contrast
13. I - me - my - mine
personification
ethos
first person singular
harangue
14. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
description
argumentative essay
circumlocation
frame
15. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
cacophony
bibliography
fallacy
16. 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.
anachronism
exposition
antithesis
didactic
17. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
analogy
argumentative essay
denotation
18. A word to which a pronoun refers.
epigram
active voice
inference
antecedent
19. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
logos
consonance
fable
genre
20. 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.
euphemism
caricature
epithet
classic
21. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
genre
conceit
fantasy
apostrophe
22. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
synthesis essay
deductive reasoning
style
compound sentence
23. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
ellipsis
qualify
carpe diem
circumlocution
24. Inflated - pretentious language.
satire
bombast
Apollonian
denotation
25. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
euphemism
epithet
complex sentence
fantasy
26. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
genre
dramatic irony
bombast
refute
27. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
burlesque
denotation
fantasy
comparison and contrast
28. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
Dionysian
denotation
deus de machina
denotation
29. Prove to be false or incorrect
ellipsis
elliptical construction
harangue
refute
30. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
cacophony
dependent clauses
archetype
31. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
ambiguity
active voice
archetype
frame
32. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
description
epic
metonymy
pathos
33. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
inference
rhetorical analysis
explication
34. A matter discussed in the first person has this
active voice
Dionysian
internal POV
qualify
35. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
synthesis essay
pathos
deus de machina
connotation
36. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
epic
metonymy
digression
37. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
paradox
denotation
alliteration
didactic
38. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
rhetorical question
pun
synthesis essay
39. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
cynic
fantasy
digression
red herring
40. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
paradox
Apollonian
internal POV
antecedent
41. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
descriptive detail
cacophony
bibliography
42. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
bathos
inference
caricature
43. (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.
metonymy
connotation
personification
abstract
44. 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
syntax
style
burlesque
hyperbole
45. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
digression
rhetorical question
internal POV
46. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
aphorism
epithet
denotation
47. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
red herring
diction
bathos
expository
48. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
ad hominem
imagery
synecdoche
49. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
exposé
ethos
denotation
50. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
irony
clause
rhetorical question