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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
archetype
adage
inference
paradox
2. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
belle-lettres
conceit
genre
3. The manner in which something is expressed in words
harangue
fiction
frame
dramatic irony
4. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
Dionysian
eponymous
exposé
inference
5. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
dénouement
connotation
oxymoron
compound sentence
6. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
metonymy
classic
denotation
7. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
harangue
euphony
pathos
epigram
8. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
internal POV
fiction
critique
theme
9. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
cynic
first person singular
adage
10. An appeal based on logic or reason
assonance
logos
comparison and contrast
ellipsis
11. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
inductive reasoning
classical
ambiguity
elegy
12. I - me - my - mine
caricature
rhetorical strategies
first person singular
abstract
13. Anything that stands for or represents something else
situational irony
symbol
sarcasm
empathy
14. A humorous play on words
explication
pun
active voice
rhetorical strategies
15. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
circumlocation
active voice
carpe diem
burlesque
16. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
genre
ellipsis
Apollonian
ethos
17. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
exposition
rhetoric
red herring
explication
18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
rhetoric
sarcasm
topic sentence
epic
19. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and
digression
dependent clauses
farce
theme
20. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
bombast
harangue
epithet
21. The ability to form mental images of things or events
symbol
exposé
imagery
denotation
22. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
circumlocution
style
fable
canon
23. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
active voice
external POV
bathos
24. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
anecdote
carpe diem
bard
simile
25. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
logos
compound sentence
allusion
26. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
logos
refute
climax
digression
27. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
Apollonian
ad hominem
epigram
clause
28. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
fantasy
synecdoche
didactic
internal POV
29. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
archetype
farce
elliptical construction
allusion
30. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
logos
tone
epigram
didactic
31. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
synecdoche
exposition
fable
32. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
deus de machina
cynic
denotation
exposition
33. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
expository
internal POV
antagonist
analogy
34. An observer uses this
deductive reasoning
external POV
pun
allegory
35. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
ambiguity
fantasy
bibliography
36. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
analogy
archetype
connotation
irony
37. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
critique
euphemism
digression
epithet
38. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.
sarcasm
syntax
analogy
elegy
39. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
complex sentence
assonance
cacophony
situational irony
40. Prove to be false or incorrect
bathos
elegy
burlesque
refute
41. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
carpe diem
bard
pun
fantasy
42. The dictionary definition of a word.
satire
external POV
paradox
denotation
43. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
elegy
satire
fiction
aphorism
44. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
diction
deductive reasoning
explication
45. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
homily
antagonist
epic
46. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
malapropism
fable
assonance
analogy
47. A comparison using like or as
ellipsis
satire
belle-lettres
simile
48. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
connotation
exegesis
cacophony
49. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
antagonist
apostrophe
syntax
theme
50. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
rhetorical question
tone
archetype
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