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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Anything that stands for or represents something else
fallacy
assonance
symbol
fantasy
2. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
aphorism
pathos
topic sentence
3. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
didactic
classic
arch (adj.)
4. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
understatement
concrete detail
circumlocution
compound sentence
5. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
euphony
red herring
bard
circumlocation
6. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
metonymy
epigram
bombast
antagonist
7. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
complex sentence
argumentation
situational irony
antithesis
8. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
concrete detail
aphorism
theme
denotation
9. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
rhetorical analysis
personification
fiction
assonance
10. An appeal based on logic or reason
pathos
fable
simile
logos
11. The ability to form mental images of things or events
canon
internal POV
imagery
dramatic irony
12. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
assonance
rhetorical analysis
exegesis
metonymy
13. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
rhetorical analysis
tone
adage
elegy
14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
ambiguity
external POV
rhetoric
15. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
tone
argumentation
dénouement
cacophony
16. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
Apollonian
malapropism
alliteration
17. The dictionary definition of a word.
Apollonian
denotation
bombast
analogy
18. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
fable
conceit
analogy
19. The main idea of the story
internal POV
theme
complex sentence
satire
20. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
euphemism
aphorism
metaphor
ellipsis
21. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
circumlocution
antecedent
dénouement
22. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
expository
denotation
genre
23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
canon
Dionysian
paradox
24. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
point of view
internal POV
elegy
25. 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
expository
dependent clauses
bathos
concrete detail
26. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
elliptical construction
canon
personification
27. 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.
point of view
diction
synthesis essay
denotation
28. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
bathos
archetype
antithesis
circumlocation
29. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
oxymoron
logos
deductive reasoning
inference
30. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
belle-lettres
pun
harangue
pathos
31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
rhetorical strategies
bathos
conceit
frame
32. (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.
hyperbole
abstract
ethos
symbol
33. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
digression
euphemism
alliteration
harangue
34. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
exposé
paradox
synecdoche
comparison and contrast
35. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
concrete detail
ambiguity
metaphor
bathos
36. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
first person singular
classical
clause
37. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
exposition
Dionysian
homily
fallacy
38. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
denotation
fantasy
Dionysian
fable
39. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
metonymy
allegory
topic sentence
fallacy
40. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
classic
critique
qualify
41. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
genre
synthesis essay
figurative language
burlesque
42. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
alliteration
rhetorical question
abstract
epic
43. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
complex sentence
didactic
empathy
44. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
bombast
ambiguity
exegesis
digression
45. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
argumentative essay
rhetorical analysis
annotation
46. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
compound sentence
antagonist
connotation
cynic
47. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
concrete detail
anecdote
point of view
euphony
48. An observer uses this
antecedent
apostrophe
euphony
external POV
49. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
rhetorical strategies
circumlocution
bathos
metaphor
50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
sarcasm
anachronism
rhetoric
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