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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
annotation
euphemism
dramatic irony
paradox
2. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
critique
point of view
rhetoric
circumlocation
3. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
burlesque
euphemism
elegy
rhetorical question
4. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
metonymy
euphony
deus de machina
satire
5. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
compound sentence
connotation
situational irony
denotation
6. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
symbol
red herring
canon
circumlocution
7. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
apostrophe
extended metaphor
dramatic irony
antithesis
8. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
ethos
synthesis essay
compound sentence
topic sentence
9. 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
cynic
style
complex sentence
argumentative essay
10. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
canon
sarcasm
critique
11. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
fiction
assonance
descriptive detail
connotation
12. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
active voice
rhetoric
antagonist
inference
13. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
personification
dependent clauses
rhetorical analysis
first person singular
14. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
exposition
anecdote
conceit
15. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
eponymous
Apollonian
rhetoric
16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
cynic
connotation
fantasy
argumentation
17. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
ambiguity
logos
tone
18. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
euphemism
deus de machina
descriptive detail
19. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
sarcasm
euphemism
epic
20. A comparison using like or as
simile
topic sentence
cynic
diction
21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
inference
frame
dramatic irony
consonance
22. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
allegory
dénouement
malapropism
point of view
23. Inflated - pretentious language.
euphony
bombast
anachronism
canon
24. 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.
description
connotation
exposition
pathos
25. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
irony
harangue
bibliography
denotation
26. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
epic
climax
Dionysian
27. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
fallacy
circumlocution
frame
allegory
28. The manner in which something is expressed in words
understatement
alliteration
fiction
situational irony
29. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
carpe diem
Apollonian
satire
30. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
imagery
symbol
classical
aphorism
31. 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.
metaphor
synthesis essay
bard
euphemism
32. 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.
epithet
diction
theme
understatement
33. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
hyperbole
paradox
metaphor
red herring
34. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
belle-lettres
burlesque
connotation
allusion
35. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
concrete detail
consonance
circumlocution
tone
36. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
comparison and contrast
clause
descriptive detail
digression
37. An idea that is implied or suggested
red herring
connotation
active voice
epithet
38. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
satire
epic
paradox
deus de machina
39. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
aphorism
ethos
internal POV
critique
40. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
euphony
inference
bombast
qualify
41. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
canon
dramatic irony
deus de machina
satire
42. Anything that stands for or represents something else
first person singular
elegy
burlesque
symbol
43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
canon
cacophony
eponymous
bombast
44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
pun
simile
syntax
alliteration
45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
rhetorical strategies
allegory
arch (adj.)
46. The perspective from which a story is told
harangue
point of view
bombast
dependent clauses
47. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
ellipsis
aphorism
compound sentence
elliptical construction
48. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
symbol
logos
frame
49. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
diction
inductive reasoning
annotation
metaphor
50. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.
bard
active voice
consonance
homily