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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An observer uses this
comparison and contrast
external POV
carpe diem
diction
2. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
imagery
logos
canon
3. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
fallacy
epigram
pun
caricature
4. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
situational irony
inference
circumlocution
fable
5. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
expository
arch (adj.)
syntax
paradox
6. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
epigram
pathos
classic
theme
7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
synthesis essay
metaphor
antithesis
8. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
synthesis essay
explication
aphorism
9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
connotation
euphony
aphorism
external POV
10. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
metaphor
oxymoron
cynic
elliptical construction
11. 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
paradox
apostrophe
aphorism
12. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
comparison and contrast
expository
exposition
paradox
13. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
fiction
bibliography
cacophony
metaphor
14. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
description
logos
elliptical construction
15. 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
dénouement
comparison and contrast
metonymy
style
16. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
fantasy
fallacy
farce
17. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
euphemism
conceit
Dionysian
empathy
18. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
ad hominem
situational irony
rhetorical analysis
denotation
19. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
internal POV
connotation
denotation
Apollonian
20. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
metonymy
understatement
fallacy
annotation
21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
expository
antithesis
frame
inductive reasoning
22. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
Dionysian
situational irony
arch (adj.)
fable
23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
consonance
simile
dramatic irony
explication
24. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
alliteration
allegory
cacophony
25. To recreate or present with details
description
classic
farce
bombast
26. (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.
annotation
dénouement
active voice
epic
27. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
dénouement
personification
circumlocation
understatement
28. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
rhetorical strategies
archetype
descriptive detail
alliteration
29. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
farce
simile
conceit
30. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
ambiguity
complex sentence
carpe diem
31. 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.
annotation
synthesis essay
style
analogy
32. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
refute
exegesis
euphony
alliteration
33. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
archetype
euphemism
simile
fantasy
34. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
archetype
bard
dramatic irony
ethos
35. 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.
classical
exposition
exposé
circumlocation
36. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
aphorism
extended metaphor
archetype
compound sentence
37. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
didactic
tone
red herring
38. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
satire
antagonist
canon
adage
39. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
Apollonian
rhetorical strategies
paradox
description
40. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
style
deus de machina
Apollonian
41. A word to which a pronoun refers.
synthesis essay
antecedent
ellipsis
metonymy
42. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
fiction
inference
external POV
bathos
43. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
allusion
didactic
elegy
44. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
hyperbole
classic
descriptive detail
carpe diem
45. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
fable
bombast
aphorism
climax
46. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
arch (adj.)
compound sentence
hyperbole
47. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
explication
qualify
circumlocation
48. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
fallacy
internal POV
ad hominem
49. The main idea of the story
ethos
refute
exposé
theme
50. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
denotation
inductive reasoning
burlesque
didactic