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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
descriptive detail
annotation
ethos
rhetorical analysis
2. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
annotation
bard
rhetorical question
3. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
connotation
synecdoche
alliteration
4. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
annotation
elegy
imagery
situational irony
5. The ability to form mental images of things or events
Apollonian
complex sentence
imagery
consonance
6. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
rhetoric
classical
metonymy
aphorism
7. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
empathy
denotation
malapropism
8. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
antagonist
alliteration
critique
irony
9. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
allegory
antagonist
anachronism
logos
10. 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.
analogy
aphorism
ethos
metonymy
11. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
expository
symbol
syntax
topic sentence
12. 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
genre
pun
compound sentence
13. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
situational irony
deductive reasoning
compound sentence
argumentative essay
14. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
argumentation
epic
allusion
inductive reasoning
15. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
allegory
classical
epithet
euphemism
16. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
annotation
malapropism
refute
bibliography
17. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
circumlocation
deductive reasoning
elliptical construction
concrete detail
18. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
euphemism
farce
red herring
abstract
19. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
synecdoche
qualify
carpe diem
concrete detail
20. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
denotation
synthesis essay
bombast
21. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
eponymous
antithesis
imagery
rhetoric
22. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
cacophony
situational irony
exegesis
belle-lettres
23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
descriptive detail
denotation
expository
bathos
24. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
deductive reasoning
carpe diem
epic
fallacy
25. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
elegy
extended metaphor
topic sentence
26. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
understatement
explication
exegesis
genre
27. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
homily
didactic
deus de machina
28. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
descriptive detail
style
complex sentence
denotation
29. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
deus de machina
anecdote
frame
burlesque
30. A comparison using like or as
cacophony
allegory
simile
denotation
31. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
extended metaphor
exposition
theme
cacophony
32. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
exegesis
burlesque
carpe diem
complex sentence
33. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
simile
classic
connotation
34. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
inference
ellipsis
climax
35. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
style
bombast
compound sentence
rhetorical question
36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
description
fantasy
connotation
aphorism
37. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
deus de machina
anachronism
didactic
rhetorical strategies
38. 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.
exposition
inductive reasoning
anecdote
bard
39. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
ambiguity
antagonist
metaphor
descriptive detail
40. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
fallacy
diction
descriptive detail
41. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
connotation
bibliography
exposé
alliteration
42. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
carpe diem
anecdote
expository
personification
43. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
circumlocution
antagonist
Apollonian
fiction
44. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
carpe diem
bombast
denotation
allegory
45. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
allegory
canon
belle-lettres
ellipsis
46. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
rhetorical question
circumlocation
epic
argumentative essay
47. A humorous play on words
apostrophe
pun
dénouement
deductive reasoning
48. A matter discussed in the first person has this
elegy
exposé
pun
internal POV
49. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
inference
theme
dependent clauses
belle-lettres
50. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
elegy
empathy
canon
first person singular