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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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.
bathos
epithet
simile
circumlocation
2. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
exposition
allusion
archetype
metaphor
3. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
malapropism
exposé
rhetorical strategies
fallacy
4. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
aphorism
antagonist
bombast
abstract
5. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
diction
conceit
deus de machina
genre
6. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
euphony
classic
complex sentence
bombast
7. To prove a point or to persuade
exposé
argumentation
logos
digression
8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
belle-lettres
elliptical construction
explication
syntax
9. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
ambiguity
connotation
clause
eponymous
10. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
external POV
elegy
diction
synthesis essay
11. A comparison using like or as
rhetorical strategies
simile
dependent clauses
annotation
12. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
synthesis essay
ambiguity
symbol
homily
13. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
explication
frame
empathy
14. The main idea of the story
clause
synecdoche
theme
internal POV
15. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
argumentative essay
allusion
inference
ethos
16. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
rhetorical strategies
bathos
clause
17. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
oxymoron
pathos
rhetorical question
alliteration
18. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
fiction
euphony
classical
19. (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.
homily
abstract
genre
critique
20. 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.
synecdoche
canon
synthesis essay
dénouement
21. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
topic sentence
analogy
logos
anachronism
22. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
extended metaphor
first person singular
caricature
red herring
23. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
hyperbole
symbol
antagonist
24. A matter discussed in the first person has this
antecedent
alliteration
didactic
internal POV
25. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
syntax
farce
connotation
26. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
allegory
annotation
assonance
point of view
27. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
exposé
style
paradox
inductive reasoning
28. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
bombast
figurative language
rhetorical strategies
29. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
dramatic irony
apostrophe
complex sentence
allegory
30. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
pathos
synecdoche
metonymy
connotation
31. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
adage
euphemism
internal POV
32. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
bard
personification
complex sentence
argumentative essay
33. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
assonance
Apollonian
bathos
situational irony
34. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
inference
classical
satire
concrete detail
35. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
circumlocation
argumentation
imagery
rhetorical analysis
36. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
harangue
argumentative essay
homily
ellipsis
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.
abstract
style
understatement
exposition
38. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
first person singular
complex sentence
caricature
malapropism
39. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
denotation
critique
carpe diem
diction
40. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
digression
active voice
synthesis essay
understatement
41. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
euphemism
rhetorical analysis
homily
sarcasm
42. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
active voice
consonance
inference
conceit
43. Inflated - pretentious language.
alliteration
anecdote
allusion
bombast
44. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
archetype
canon
adage
45. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
bathos
allusion
figurative language
canon
46. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
rhetorical analysis
metonymy
ellipsis
47. 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.
deductive reasoning
dramatic irony
bathos
analogy
48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
antagonist
consonance
alliteration
harangue
49. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
classical
euphemism
harangue
inductive reasoning
50. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
bard
explication
personification
epic