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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
inference
synthesis essay
external POV
2. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
farce
rhetorical strategies
classic
bibliography
3. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
imagery
bombast
dependent clauses
analogy
4. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
topic sentence
argumentative essay
theme
ellipsis
5. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
euphony
pun
concrete detail
rhetoric
6. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
rhetoric
bibliography
inference
concrete detail
7. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
ad hominem
deus de machina
genre
synthesis essay
8. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
didactic
active voice
complex sentence
logos
9. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
bombast
genre
allegory
antithesis
10. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
hyperbole
anecdote
Dionysian
homily
11. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
frame
dramatic irony
epigram
allusion
12. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
ethos
internal POV
logos
13. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
cynic
Dionysian
fiction
14. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
refute
inference
annotation
fallacy
15. 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
allusion
bathos
sarcasm
dependent clauses
16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
syntax
cacophony
red herring
homily
17. To prove a point or to persuade
bibliography
bombast
argumentation
descriptive detail
18. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
symbol
digression
oxymoron
19. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
antagonist
elliptical construction
bibliography
epic
20. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
syntax
pun
ad hominem
arch (adj.)
21. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
ad hominem
homily
conceit
Dionysian
22. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
rhetorical analysis
antecedent
refute
23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
bombast
complex sentence
analogy
explication
24. An idea that is implied or suggested
argumentative essay
rhetorical analysis
connotation
extended metaphor
25. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
Apollonian
diction
bathos
farce
26. 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
assonance
exposition
syntax
27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
bathos
qualify
dénouement
28. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
expository
explication
topic sentence
29. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
belle-lettres
synthesis essay
compound sentence
antithesis
30. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
explication
alliteration
cacophony
qualify
31. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
theme
allegory
description
32. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
allusion
concrete detail
expository
33. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
Dionysian
oxymoron
qualify
point of view
34. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
metaphor
anachronism
imagery
topic sentence
35. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
genre
allegory
critique
clause
36. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
situational irony
epigram
metonymy
satire
37. A matter discussed in the first person has this
denotation
refute
fable
internal POV
38. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
eponymous
allusion
ambiguity
Dionysian
39. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
synthesis essay
ethos
concrete detail
fallacy
40. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
expository
bathos
aphorism
comparison and contrast
41. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
homily
situational irony
alliteration
canon
42. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
bard
homily
point of view
consonance
43. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
annotation
bard
bibliography
complex sentence
44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
descriptive detail
irony
burlesque
syntax
45. 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
dependent clauses
irony
style
elliptical construction
46. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
bibliography
simile
topic sentence
47. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
didactic
fable
topic sentence
canon
48. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
rhetorical strategies
adage
point of view
bathos
49. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
anecdote
abstract
epic
deus de machina
50. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
annotation
empathy
antagonist
aphorism
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