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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
metonymy
adage
figurative language
point of view
2. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
euphemism
synecdoche
aphorism
digression
3. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
symbol
frame
critique
point of view
4. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
ellipsis
eponymous
epic
homily
5. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
epigram
arch (adj.)
connotation
frame
6. 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
digression
oxymoron
fallacy
7. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
ethos
descriptive detail
alliteration
deus de machina
8. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
cacophony
red herring
circumlocution
9. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
euphony
bombast
aphorism
belle-lettres
10. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
anecdote
logos
personification
red herring
11. The ability to form mental images of things or events
anecdote
imagery
anachronism
simile
12. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
ad hominem
didactic
point of view
13. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
euphemism
dependent clauses
extended metaphor
exposé
14. A comparison using like or as
simile
syntax
exposé
internal POV
15. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
explication
epigram
conceit
homily
16. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
external POV
fallacy
sarcasm
allusion
17. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
apostrophe
pun
elliptical construction
imagery
18. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
climax
assonance
bard
critique
19. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
rhetoric
empathy
descriptive detail
synthesis essay
20. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
figurative language
frame
explication
alliteration
21. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
annotation
inductive reasoning
anachronism
22. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
consonance
description
adage
rhetorical analysis
23. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
rhetorical analysis
topic sentence
irony
synthesis essay
24. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
elliptical construction
deus de machina
rhetorical strategies
qualify
25. The manner in which something is expressed in words
allegory
rhetoric
fiction
consonance
26. To recreate or present with details
description
exposé
aphorism
anachronism
27. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
digression
adage
dénouement
eponymous
28. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
didactic
hyperbole
inductive reasoning
29. Prove to be false or incorrect
antecedent
satire
circumlocation
refute
30. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
fiction
ethos
clause
31. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
circumlocution
arch (adj.)
theme
32. (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
ellipsis
situational irony
climax
33. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
euphony
active voice
oxymoron
34. The dictionary definition of a word.
carpe diem
denotation
empathy
syntax
35. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
hyperbole
active voice
pun
36. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
arch (adj.)
fantasy
compound sentence
37. An appeal based on logic or reason
exposition
logos
oxymoron
rhetoric
38. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
epithet
genre
concrete detail
imagery
39. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
belle-lettres
metaphor
assonance
circumlocution
40. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
first person singular
fable
understatement
connotation
41. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
digression
harangue
apostrophe
imagery
42. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
style
assonance
symbol
43. The main idea of the story
theme
connotation
understatement
fiction
44. An observer uses this
external POV
figurative language
active voice
abstract
45. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
first person singular
personification
tone
digression
46. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
dependent clauses
argumentation
aphorism
exegesis
47. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
aphorism
comparison and contrast
metonymy
rhetorical strategies
48. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
rhetoric
bombast
consonance
satire
49. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
topic sentence
aphorism
simile
50. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
harangue
inference
rhetoric