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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
adage
inductive reasoning
farce
rhetoric
2. 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
synecdoche
bathos
inductive reasoning
style
3. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
expository
dénouement
logos
4. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
satire
situational irony
style
allusion
5. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
malapropism
classical
concrete detail
qualify
6. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
denotation
pathos
satire
tone
7. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
aphorism
syntax
exposition
complex sentence
8. 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.
deductive reasoning
synthesis essay
Apollonian
metaphor
9. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
bard
Dionysian
description
antithesis
10. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
apostrophe
pathos
pun
expository
11. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
ambiguity
genre
exposition
antagonist
12. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
irony
allusion
symbol
cynic
13. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
point of view
antecedent
situational irony
14. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
point of view
synthesis essay
understatement
15. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
empathy
metonymy
exegesis
16. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
connotation
inference
apostrophe
understatement
17. An appeal based on logic or reason
frame
logos
exposition
didactic
18. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
arch (adj.)
homily
rhetorical analysis
anachronism
19. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
adage
bombast
rhetorical question
inference
20. To prove a point or to persuade
descriptive detail
synecdoche
digression
argumentation
21. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
epigram
bombast
logos
22. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
adage
personification
clause
ethos
23. The perspective from which a story is told
hyperbole
point of view
paradox
exposé
24. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
complex sentence
clause
assonance
elliptical construction
25. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
qualify
digression
figurative language
26. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
harangue
exposé
imagery
euphony
27. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
hyperbole
figurative language
ad hominem
euphemism
28. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
argumentative essay
hyperbole
antecedent
fallacy
29. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
satire
argumentative essay
imagery
antagonist
30. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
consonance
genre
exposition
31. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
carpe diem
external POV
connotation
32. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
figurative language
theme
denotation
33. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
allusion
euphony
rhetoric
malapropism
34. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
external POV
ambiguity
classic
assonance
35. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
elliptical construction
allusion
ethos
belle-lettres
36. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
pathos
bombast
theme
circumlocation
37. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
simile
exposé
style
cacophony
38. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
external POV
anecdote
descriptive detail
bathos
39. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
ellipsis
compound sentence
adage
40. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
logos
bard
bathos
assonance
41. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
imagery
satire
abstract
dénouement
42. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
explication
denotation
argumentative essay
compound sentence
43. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
ethos
consonance
alliteration
logos
44. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
extended metaphor
antagonist
description
dramatic irony
45. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
burlesque
classic
simile
red herring
46. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
allegory
aphorism
bathos
ellipsis
47. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
elliptical construction
fantasy
aphorism
conceit
48. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
antithesis
inductive reasoning
abstract
frame
49. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
fantasy
alliteration
antecedent
allusion
50. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
rhetorical strategies
circumlocution
epigram