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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
concrete detail
description
complex sentence
ambiguity
2. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
euphony
circumlocution
fantasy
irony
3. (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.
empathy
abstract
simile
euphemism
4. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
concrete detail
bombast
anecdote
red herring
5. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
ad hominem
irony
comparison and contrast
belle-lettres
6. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
comparison and contrast
bibliography
belle-lettres
empathy
7. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
first person singular
red herring
rhetorical analysis
8. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
epic
genre
inference
refute
9. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
consonance
digression
deductive reasoning
ad hominem
10. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
analogy
rhetorical question
ad hominem
fable
11. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
tone
bombast
inductive reasoning
12. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
fable
external POV
fiction
13. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
fantasy
aphorism
circumlocation
pun
14. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
burlesque
assonance
dénouement
situational irony
15. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
rhetorical strategies
bathos
complex sentence
fallacy
16. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
fallacy
style
explication
point of view
17. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
euphemism
anachronism
didactic
epithet
18. 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.
understatement
figurative language
epithet
farce
19. A humorous play on words
metaphor
pun
Dionysian
arch (adj.)
20. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
argumentative essay
rhetorical analysis
climax
theme
21. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
extended metaphor
antecedent
ethos
deus de machina
22. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
Dionysian
epigram
archetype
climax
23. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
ambiguity
red herring
conceit
aphorism
24. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
antagonist
elegy
Apollonian
farce
25. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
allusion
ad hominem
malapropism
26. Prove to be false or incorrect
comparison and contrast
topic sentence
refute
simile
27. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
anecdote
qualify
metonymy
denotation
28. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
elegy
rhetorical question
deductive reasoning
bathos
29. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
climax
circumlocation
exposé
burlesque
30. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
epigram
understatement
hyperbole
canon
31. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
epic
argumentative essay
empathy
sarcasm
32. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
fiction
dependent clauses
rhetoric
exposé
33. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
argumentation
circumlocation
irony
abstract
34. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
bombast
genre
hyperbole
style
35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
carpe diem
consonance
burlesque
36. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
comparison and contrast
personification
bathos
37. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
homily
burlesque
euphemism
abstract
38. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
oxymoron
critique
antecedent
euphony
39. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
paradox
consonance
figurative language
irony
40. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
antagonist
fable
rhetorical analysis
aphorism
41. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
epithet
pun
extended metaphor
symbol
42. 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.
assonance
synthesis essay
bathos
rhetorical strategies
43. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
cacophony
inductive reasoning
euphony
bombast
44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
description
synecdoche
bathos
euphony
45. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
personification
anachronism
syntax
deus de machina
46. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
allusion
ethos
style
47. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
euphemism
syntax
euphony
elliptical construction
48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
arch (adj.)
harangue
bombast
alliteration
49. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
farce
euphemism
euphony
50. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
concrete detail
inductive reasoning
argumentation