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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
connotation
annotation
tone
2. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
caricature
aphorism
pun
Dionysian
3. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
qualify
fallacy
syntax
oxymoron
4. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
euphemism
allusion
aphorism
5. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
arch (adj.)
logos
harangue
6. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
empathy
epithet
bombast
farce
7. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
point of view
malapropism
frame
descriptive detail
8. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
anachronism
adage
aphorism
elliptical construction
9. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
concrete detail
euphony
circumlocation
archetype
10. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
carpe diem
assonance
irony
11. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
cacophony
compound sentence
qualify
eponymous
12. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
harangue
euphemism
antagonist
fantasy
13. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
personification
point of view
consonance
14. 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
theme
fable
style
elliptical construction
15. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
concrete detail
circumlocution
abstract
denotation
16. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
assonance
carpe diem
elliptical construction
circumlocation
17. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
genre
explication
refute
inference
18. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
internal POV
harangue
synecdoche
cynic
19. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
inference
symbol
belle-lettres
20. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
description
inference
circumlocation
elliptical construction
21. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
anecdote
ad hominem
inductive reasoning
metonymy
22. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
dénouement
satire
harangue
eponymous
23. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
internal POV
satire
bathos
concrete detail
24. A matter discussed in the first person has this
farce
rhetorical strategies
internal POV
epic
25. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
frame
clause
symbol
26. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
carpe diem
connotation
topic sentence
classic
27. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
extended metaphor
argumentation
explication
annotation
28. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
Apollonian
archetype
bibliography
29. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
burlesque
personification
bombast
30. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
description
classical
analogy
31. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
situational irony
ethos
antithesis
rhetoric
32. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
epic
rhetorical question
allusion
carpe diem
33. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
sarcasm
diction
epic
34. (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.
Apollonian
homily
harangue
active voice
35. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
bombast
figurative language
ellipsis
compound sentence
36. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
elegy
frame
comparison and contrast
irony
37. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
synecdoche
simile
arch (adj.)
adage
38. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
anachronism
synecdoche
adage
ellipsis
39. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
conceit
personification
bathos
40. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
bombast
denotation
complex sentence
41. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
euphemism
cynic
rhetoric
elegy
42. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
antecedent
red herring
metonymy
anecdote
43. 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
homily
figurative language
symbol
44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
satire
sarcasm
annotation
paradox
45. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
digression
rhetorical strategies
circumlocution
46. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
pathos
aphorism
anachronism
descriptive detail
47. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
climax
concrete detail
first person singular
48. Inflated - pretentious language.
farce
argumentative essay
carpe diem
bombast
49. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
homily
bombast
bombast
canon
50. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
tone
deus de machina
classical
annotation