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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The ability to form mental images of things or events
external POV
imagery
allusion
caricature
2. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
paradox
denotation
annotation
caricature
3. The main idea of the story
theme
connotation
dramatic irony
carpe diem
4. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
connotation
consonance
ad hominem
rhetoric
5. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
inference
topic sentence
classical
6. To prove a point or to persuade
connotation
bard
argumentation
harangue
7. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
circumlocution
euphemism
anachronism
8. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
climax
belle-lettres
argumentative essay
bathos
9. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
active voice
euphony
satire
canon
10. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
bombast
empathy
situational irony
classical
11. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
inductive reasoning
argumentative essay
burlesque
alliteration
12. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
oxymoron
connotation
fallacy
denotation
13. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
bathos
Dionysian
explication
malapropism
14. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
epic
exposé
abstract
denotation
15. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
internal POV
annotation
anachronism
archetype
16. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
ethos
diction
external POV
17. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
understatement
fantasy
elegy
18. To recreate or present with details
cacophony
sarcasm
description
frame
19. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
theme
logos
aphorism
exegesis
20. The perspective from which a story is told
epic
caricature
point of view
eponymous
21. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
annotation
epithet
personification
figurative language
22. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
rhetorical strategies
pathos
inductive reasoning
symbol
23. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
metonymy
empathy
harangue
24. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
analogy
Apollonian
allegory
conceit
25. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
point of view
epigram
simile
didactic
26. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
compound sentence
satire
farce
fiction
27. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
Apollonian
consonance
homily
metaphor
28. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
logos
complex sentence
satire
syntax
29. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
archetype
bathos
rhetorical analysis
connotation
30. Anything that stands for or represents something else
allusion
symbol
elegy
canon
31. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
inductive reasoning
qualify
exposition
aphorism
32. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
pathos
synecdoche
external POV
33. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
extended metaphor
rhetorical strategies
belle-lettres
paradox
34. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
logos
burlesque
frame
classic
35. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
epigram
empathy
argumentation
36. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
Apollonian
euphony
rhetorical strategies
simile
37. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
red herring
satire
explication
archetype
38. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
cynic
anecdote
denotation
euphemism
39. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
paradox
consonance
ethos
conceit
40. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
classic
apostrophe
qualify
climax
41. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
irony
critique
dramatic irony
euphemism
42. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
apostrophe
fable
canon
aphorism
43. 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
dénouement
circumlocution
point of view
44. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
point of view
qualify
alliteration
frame
45. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
argumentative essay
dénouement
red herring
ethos
46. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
aphorism
expository
archetype
allegory
47. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
sarcasm
circumlocution
comparison and contrast
empathy
48. A matter discussed in the first person has this
logos
rhetorical analysis
internal POV
ellipsis
49. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
circumlocation
exegesis
farce
digression
50. The dictionary definition of a word.
elegy
denotation
ambiguity
aphorism