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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
denotation
topic sentence
epic
circumlocution
2. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
argumentative essay
dependent clauses
irony
anachronism
3. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
consonance
aphorism
ellipsis
circumlocation
4. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
eponymous
exegesis
carpe diem
ad hominem
5. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
fable
malapropism
logos
concrete detail
6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
description
syntax
eponymous
7. An observer uses this
arch (adj.)
external POV
hyperbole
figurative language
8. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
frame
empathy
ethos
abstract
9. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
cacophony
ethos
fable
complex sentence
10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
comparison and contrast
aphorism
sarcasm
synecdoche
11. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
abstract
canon
pathos
critique
12. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
pathos
figurative language
argumentative essay
complex sentence
13. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
annotation
caricature
dramatic irony
fantasy
14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
epithet
classical
elegy
harangue
15. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
carpe diem
tone
personification
pun
16. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
conceit
dramatic irony
red herring
farce
17. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
pun
inductive reasoning
symbol
antecedent
18. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
dramatic irony
first person singular
satire
Dionysian
19. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
antecedent
Dionysian
annotation
understatement
20. A word to which a pronoun refers.
exposé
hyperbole
fantasy
antecedent
21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
hyperbole
harangue
deus de machina
bathos
22. 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
style
deductive reasoning
annotation
internal POV
23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
comparison and contrast
connotation
explication
first person singular
24. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
imagery
critique
figurative language
25. The main idea of the story
carpe diem
theme
anachronism
inference
26. I - me - my - mine
figurative language
circumlocation
fable
first person singular
27. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
consonance
arch (adj.)
farce
harangue
28. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
epigram
euphemism
paradox
antecedent
29. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
rhetoric
style
explication
30. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
arch (adj.)
carpe diem
theme
31. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
rhetorical question
situational irony
deus de machina
style
32. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
elegy
satire
exposé
circumlocution
33. To recreate or present with details
description
climax
inference
euphemism
34. 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.
exegesis
compound sentence
exposition
refute
35. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
connotation
aphorism
active voice
36. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
compound sentence
apostrophe
malapropism
37. (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.
apostrophe
abstract
logos
classic
38. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
dénouement
elliptical construction
caricature
consonance
39. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
simile
tone
concrete detail
Dionysian
40. 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
conceit
dénouement
bibliography
41. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
abstract
bombast
classic
connotation
42. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
classical
homily
classic
didactic
43. An idea that is implied or suggested
burlesque
caricature
tone
connotation
44. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
arch (adj.)
antagonist
circumlocution
apostrophe
45. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
bathos
deductive reasoning
internal POV
rhetorical analysis
46. To prove a point or to persuade
malapropism
adage
argumentation
epigram
47. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
sarcasm
extended metaphor
aphorism
expository
48. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
point of view
canon
aphorism
conceit
49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
hyperbole
elliptical construction
allusion
aphorism
50. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
oxymoron
aphorism
bombast
alliteration
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