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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
dramatic irony
euphony
aphorism
2. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
belle-lettres
argumentative essay
critique
3. Anything that stands for or represents something else
classical
canon
symbol
carpe diem
4. 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
metaphor
external POV
simile
style
5. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
fantasy
allegory
pathos
paradox
6. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
malapropism
digression
extended metaphor
rhetoric
7. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
digression
abstract
dependent clauses
conceit
8. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
red herring
harangue
first person singular
canon
9. The main idea of the story
rhetorical question
descriptive detail
argumentative essay
theme
10. The ability to form mental images of things or events
syntax
euphony
classical
imagery
11. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
dependent clauses
homily
annotation
inference
12. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
euphemism
consonance
arch (adj.)
bombast
13. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
compound sentence
deus de machina
abstract
rhetoric
14. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
simile
harangue
epigram
15. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
satire
epithet
epic
internal POV
16. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
ad hominem
bibliography
paradox
17. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
refute
archetype
deus de machina
description
18. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
descriptive detail
argumentation
syntax
epithet
19. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
denotation
oxymoron
situational irony
fantasy
20. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
Apollonian
rhetorical strategies
exposition
refute
21. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
canon
Apollonian
pun
homily
22. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
complex sentence
rhetorical question
burlesque
style
23. To prove a point or to persuade
logos
synecdoche
simile
argumentation
24. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
cacophony
annotation
bombast
inductive reasoning
25. (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.
archetype
frame
active voice
antithesis
26. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
cynic
euphemism
classic
expository
27. To recreate or present with details
external POV
concrete detail
description
bibliography
28. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
epic
irony
empathy
Apollonian
29. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
metaphor
farce
synthesis essay
hyperbole
30. A comparison using like or as
eponymous
deductive reasoning
theme
simile
31. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
situational irony
denotation
deductive reasoning
metonymy
32. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
rhetorical question
allegory
elegy
33. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
ad hominem
exposition
climax
34. 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
epigram
dependent clauses
clause
climax
35. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
farce
deductive reasoning
expository
dénouement
36. An observer uses this
archetype
metonymy
exposition
external POV
37. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
adage
metaphor
circumlocation
understatement
38. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
exposition
bombast
sarcasm
fantasy
39. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
didactic
explication
genre
irony
40. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
euphemism
deductive reasoning
eponymous
metonymy
41. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
genre
ad hominem
empathy
aphorism
42. 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.
refute
farce
alliteration
exposition
43. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
compound sentence
aphorism
abstract
44. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
style
complex sentence
hyperbole
caricature
45. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
figurative language
symbol
circumlocution
consonance
46. 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.
synecdoche
epithet
imagery
syntax
47. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
rhetorical analysis
clause
aphorism
antithesis
48. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
allegory
adage
descriptive detail
aphorism
49. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
euphemism
cacophony
canon
fantasy
50. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
empathy
ambiguity
aphorism
refute