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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
logos
belle-lettres
euphemism
2. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
bombast
sarcasm
extended metaphor
bombast
3. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
homily
exegesis
eponymous
rhetorical strategies
4. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
bathos
arch (adj.)
euphemism
5. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
concrete detail
arch (adj.)
euphony
expository
6. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
diction
circumlocution
satire
exposition
7. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
epigram
bard
homily
8. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
assonance
euphemism
circumlocation
qualify
9. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
dependent clauses
ellipsis
personification
climax
10. 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.
fantasy
active voice
apostrophe
synthesis essay
11. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
fallacy
sarcasm
rhetorical question
explication
12. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
diction
dramatic irony
complex sentence
anecdote
13. An observer uses this
circumlocation
anecdote
external POV
belle-lettres
14. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
abstract
dénouement
eponymous
15. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
argumentation
adage
style
anachronism
16. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
deus de machina
syntax
metonymy
dramatic irony
17. Prove to be false or incorrect
explication
rhetorical analysis
description
refute
18. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
euphemism
annotation
understatement
19. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
syntax
antithesis
dependent clauses
adage
20. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
connotation
denotation
metonymy
21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
synthesis essay
euphony
malapropism
22. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
classic
archetype
rhetorical question
23. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
harangue
circumlocation
eponymous
exegesis
24. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
exposé
aphorism
climax
red herring
25. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
comparison and contrast
denotation
epigram
anachronism
26. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
allegory
elliptical construction
explication
ethos
27. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
abstract
farce
descriptive detail
ellipsis
28. An idea that is implied or suggested
exegesis
connotation
classical
antecedent
29. An appeal based on logic or reason
fantasy
logos
empathy
circumlocution
30. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
fiction
circumlocution
descriptive detail
annotation
31. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
circumlocution
active voice
exegesis
syntax
32. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
elegy
fallacy
carpe diem
connotation
33. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
explication
conceit
irony
analogy
34. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
explication
theme
comparison and contrast
35. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
active voice
argumentative essay
synecdoche
36. 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
fantasy
active voice
aphorism
dependent clauses
37. (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
personification
circumlocution
situational irony
38. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
elegy
denotation
internal POV
euphony
39. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
arch (adj.)
didactic
ellipsis
adage
40. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
complex sentence
satire
fallacy
ethos
41. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
tone
bathos
antecedent
42. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
classical
critique
eponymous
43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
figurative language
bombast
euphemism
first person singular
44. A matter discussed in the first person has this
logos
circumlocation
ad hominem
internal POV
45. 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
refute
metonymy
exposé
46. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
diction
Apollonian
euphony
point of view
47. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
exegesis
logos
hyperbole
topic sentence
48. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
digression
eponymous
exposé
dependent clauses
49. The ability to form mental images of things or events
bombast
imagery
connotation
clause
50. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
pun
exegesis
aphorism
circumlocation