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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
antithesis
satire
situational irony
belle-lettres
2. 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.
adage
analogy
qualify
ad hominem
3. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
connotation
caricature
situational irony
ambiguity
4. An observer uses this
internal POV
rhetorical question
explication
external POV
5. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
connotation
rhetorical question
harangue
extended metaphor
6. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
anecdote
consonance
rhetorical strategies
7. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
clause
genre
pun
ambiguity
8. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
connotation
inference
homily
hyperbole
9. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
theme
adage
carpe diem
metaphor
10. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
circumlocution
circumlocation
classical
genre
11. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
deductive reasoning
classic
epigram
12. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
cacophony
synthesis essay
elegy
13. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
rhetorical analysis
compound sentence
diction
circumlocution
14. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
exposé
fantasy
malapropism
apostrophe
15. 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
comparison and contrast
bibliography
argumentation
16. 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
dramatic irony
exegesis
dependent clauses
paradox
17. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
connotation
antagonist
ethos
18. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
aphorism
descriptive detail
classical
ethos
19. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
connotation
complex sentence
alliteration
argumentative essay
20. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
compound sentence
figurative language
connotation
synecdoche
21. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
climax
theme
bard
22. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
bombast
inductive reasoning
clause
rhetorical strategies
23. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
external POV
symbol
climax
bathos
24. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
syntax
digression
tone
25. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
extended metaphor
belle-lettres
hyperbole
paradox
26. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
ad hominem
euphemism
denotation
27. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
anachronism
ethos
qualify
exposition
28. A word to which a pronoun refers.
conceit
synecdoche
compound sentence
antecedent
29. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
canon
explication
bard
bombast
30. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
complex sentence
ambiguity
deus de machina
classical
31. 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.
rhetorical question
epithet
extended metaphor
fantasy
32. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
critique
fantasy
simile
rhetorical analysis
33. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
metonymy
allusion
cacophony
carpe diem
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.
active voice
euphemism
circumlocution
syntax
35. The perspective from which a story is told
anachronism
concrete detail
assonance
point of view
36. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
sarcasm
rhetoric
burlesque
rhetorical strategies
37. Anything that stands for or represents something else
elegy
oxymoron
concrete detail
symbol
38. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
aphorism
bibliography
comparison and contrast
alliteration
39. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
classical
rhetoric
dependent clauses
symbol
40. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
annotation
malapropism
extended metaphor
ad hominem
41. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
bombast
arch (adj.)
homily
elliptical construction
42. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
connotation
theme
anecdote
elegy
43. A comparison using like or as
description
simile
fallacy
qualify
44. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
paradox
internal POV
didactic
allegory
45. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
malapropism
synthesis essay
antecedent
aphorism
46. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
understatement
canon
adage
exposé
47. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
topic sentence
tone
malapropism
ethos
48. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
frame
archetype
topic sentence
style
49. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
belle-lettres
epic
alliteration
dénouement
50. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
cynic
elliptical construction
carpe diem
frame