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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
bibliography
sarcasm
belle-lettres
2. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
external POV
theme
annotation
bombast
3. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
qualify
satire
rhetorical analysis
4. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
complex sentence
first person singular
paradox
5. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
abstract
paradox
satire
6. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
exposé
ambiguity
rhetoric
7. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
Dionysian
deus de machina
assonance
fable
8. Anything that stands for or represents something else
pun
symbol
bard
euphony
9. (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.
abstract
Apollonian
theme
internal POV
10. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
fantasy
diction
dénouement
11. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
annotation
extended metaphor
classic
inductive reasoning
12. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
bathos
descriptive detail
symbol
ethos
13. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
malapropism
complex sentence
euphemism
epic
14. 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.
synthesis essay
descriptive detail
dramatic irony
comparison and contrast
15. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
rhetorical strategies
genre
belle-lettres
16. The dictionary definition of a word.
metonymy
frame
denotation
point of view
17. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
farce
carpe diem
caricature
metaphor
18. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
elliptical construction
annotation
qualify
figurative language
19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
circumlocation
red herring
harangue
description
20. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
caricature
critique
canon
deductive reasoning
21. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
imagery
comparison and contrast
diction
22. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
denotation
rhetorical question
paradox
inference
23. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
symbol
oxymoron
red herring
synthesis essay
24. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
euphony
bard
carpe diem
Apollonian
25. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
epigram
assonance
argumentation
antecedent
26. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
fable
cynic
elliptical construction
ambiguity
27. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
theme
canon
topic sentence
explication
28. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
climax
rhetorical analysis
argumentative essay
dependent clauses
29. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
elegy
internal POV
denotation
30. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
fable
personification
sarcasm
elliptical construction
31. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
annotation
euphony
canon
32. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
style
ethos
genre
digression
33. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
ellipsis
concrete detail
inductive reasoning
ambiguity
34. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
argumentation
dénouement
external POV
35. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
bombast
archetype
conceit
apostrophe
36. To prove a point or to persuade
deus de machina
epigram
argumentation
consonance
37. A comparison using like or as
simile
point of view
exegesis
anachronism
38. The ability to form mental images of things or events
red herring
ambiguity
personification
imagery
39. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
rhetorical analysis
satire
simile
classical
40. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
conceit
fiction
qualify
situational irony
41. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
qualify
bombast
euphony
42. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
frame
dependent clauses
arch (adj.)
43. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
circumlocation
consonance
internal POV
44. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
denotation
bombast
compound sentence
active voice
45. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
conceit
circumlocution
circumlocation
fantasy
46. 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
malapropism
pathos
belle-lettres
style
47. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
allegory
denotation
situational irony
48. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
ethos
sarcasm
critique
antecedent
49. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
aphorism
euphemism
symbol
satire
50. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
rhetorical strategies
Dionysian
understatement
bibliography