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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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.
sarcasm
active voice
synthesis essay
burlesque
2. A matter discussed in the first person has this
elliptical construction
exposition
internal POV
dramatic irony
3. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
personification
digression
inference
ambiguity
4. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
archetype
aphorism
pathos
5. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
external POV
classic
fantasy
adage
6. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
arch (adj.)
anachronism
euphemism
7. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
satire
expository
euphemism
elegy
8. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
didactic
archetype
ellipsis
euphemism
9. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
active voice
antagonist
farce
10. A word to which a pronoun refers.
dramatic irony
first person singular
archetype
antecedent
11. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
euphemism
bombast
dénouement
metonymy
12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
ad hominem
homily
euphony
irony
13. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
rhetorical question
annotation
elliptical construction
belle-lettres
14. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
bibliography
hyperbole
epigram
syntax
15. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
qualify
red herring
ad hominem
antagonist
16. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
Dionysian
syntax
paradox
topic sentence
17. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
anachronism
allusion
conceit
euphony
18. A comparison using like or as
connotation
synecdoche
pathos
simile
19. To prove a point or to persuade
homily
synthesis essay
style
argumentation
20. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
personification
genre
connotation
first person singular
21. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
anecdote
concrete detail
refute
22. A humorous play on words
circumlocution
pun
analogy
euphony
23. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
adage
homily
antagonist
red herring
24. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
fallacy
theme
classic
inference
25. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
fiction
paradox
symbol
homily
26. The perspective from which a story is told
inductive reasoning
antagonist
point of view
critique
27. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
bibliography
analogy
alliteration
28. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
ad hominem
red herring
figurative language
29. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
extended metaphor
complex sentence
pun
30. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
connotation
burlesque
denotation
malapropism
31. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
Dionysian
bombast
simile
descriptive detail
32. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
syntax
anachronism
pathos
figurative language
33. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
antagonist
compound sentence
anachronism
adage
34. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
exposé
alliteration
bombast
35. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
theme
argumentative essay
alliteration
red herring
36. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
archetype
compound sentence
argumentation
rhetorical strategies
37. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
allusion
cacophony
pun
bibliography
38. The main idea of the story
theme
rhetorical question
tone
Apollonian
39. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
argumentative essay
frame
circumlocation
canon
40. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
exposé
qualify
inference
41. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
dramatic irony
metonymy
exposition
deus de machina
42. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
logos
connotation
rhetoric
43. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
oxymoron
caricature
red herring
exegesis
44. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
descriptive detail
canon
adage
expository
45. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
point of view
canon
explication
rhetoric
46. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
figurative language
bibliography
archetype
malapropism
47. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
bard
aphorism
ellipsis
satire
48. The ability to form mental images of things or events
figurative language
epigram
imagery
simile
49. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
deductive reasoning
Dionysian
clause
aphorism
50. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
imagery
metonymy
cynic