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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
Apollonian
paradox
external POV
burlesque
2. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
homily
carpe diem
elliptical construction
complex sentence
3. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
annotation
personification
caricature
Dionysian
4. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
personification
pathos
connotation
genre
5. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
situational irony
antagonist
bombast
6. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
fable
simile
rhetorical question
cacophony
7. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
critique
clause
diction
exposé
8. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
ad hominem
external POV
dramatic irony
compound sentence
9. I - me - my - mine
climax
first person singular
exposé
rhetorical strategies
10. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
denotation
descriptive detail
dependent clauses
tone
11. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
dramatic irony
didactic
rhetoric
12. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
dependent clauses
didactic
symbol
understatement
13. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
symbol
sarcasm
canon
farce
14. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
conceit
bombast
symbol
circumlocation
15. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
fiction
argumentative essay
annotation
bibliography
16. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
frame
caricature
hyperbole
17. 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.
bombast
logos
synthesis essay
caricature
18. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
carpe diem
denotation
burlesque
19. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
ad hominem
deductive reasoning
figurative language
inference
20. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
bard
epithet
Dionysian
21. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
pun
harangue
oxymoron
22. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
argumentative essay
aphorism
euphony
bombast
23. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
qualify
inference
epigram
caricature
24. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
burlesque
eponymous
climax
25. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
analogy
synthesis essay
epigram
26. Prove to be false or incorrect
exposé
allegory
refute
burlesque
27. A matter discussed in the first person has this
carpe diem
situational irony
connotation
internal POV
28. The main idea of the story
first person singular
carpe diem
euphemism
theme
29. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
climax
red herring
refute
30. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
epithet
antithesis
exposition
genre
31. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
refute
fiction
aphorism
32. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
metaphor
didactic
allegory
symbol
33. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
metonymy
eponymous
rhetorical question
apostrophe
34. (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.
rhetorical question
point of view
comparison and contrast
abstract
35. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
bibliography
clause
dependent clauses
adage
36. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
rhetorical strategies
synecdoche
active voice
dénouement
37. 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
ambiguity
epithet
red herring
38. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
antithesis
clause
sarcasm
paradox
39. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
sarcasm
oxymoron
logos
40. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
syntax
argumentative essay
tone
fallacy
41. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
fallacy
metonymy
synecdoche
epigram
42. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
metonymy
expository
Dionysian
43. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
clause
pathos
bard
44. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
antithesis
ellipsis
qualify
archetype
45. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
denotation
harangue
first person singular
qualify
46. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
pathos
ellipsis
elliptical construction
empathy
47. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
ellipsis
explication
exegesis
48. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
understatement
cacophony
hyperbole
rhetorical question
49. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
style
logos
diction
tone
50. 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
bard
sarcasm
dependent clauses
euphony