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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
inductive reasoning
explication
fantasy
understatement
2. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
carpe diem
imagery
farce
rhetorical analysis
3. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
figurative language
alliteration
exposition
4. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
arch (adj.)
inference
climax
bombast
5. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
first person singular
clause
descriptive detail
circumlocation
6. A humorous play on words
bard
conceit
pun
topic sentence
7. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
explication
concrete detail
irony
diction
8. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
epic
rhetorical strategies
diction
9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
belle-lettres
euphony
clause
euphemism
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.
concrete detail
pun
point of view
synthesis essay
11. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
classic
inference
topic sentence
12. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
situational irony
bard
point of view
empathy
13. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
epic
canon
homily
epithet
14. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
adage
anecdote
carpe diem
exposé
15. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
archetype
conceit
aphorism
sarcasm
16. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
deus de machina
concrete detail
farce
satire
17. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
synthesis essay
metaphor
exposition
adage
18. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
metaphor
assonance
carpe diem
frame
19. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
circumlocation
archetype
anachronism
fallacy
20. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
epic
metonymy
cacophony
situational irony
21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
argumentative essay
burlesque
compound sentence
oxymoron
22. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
alliteration
exposé
logos
complex sentence
23. 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.
fiction
analogy
frame
description
24. An appeal based on logic or reason
dependent clauses
metaphor
logos
cacophony
25. Inflated - pretentious language.
personification
antecedent
hyperbole
bombast
26. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
consonance
aphorism
canon
conceit
27. I - me - my - mine
synthesis essay
first person singular
circumlocation
eponymous
28. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
abstract
climax
descriptive detail
inductive reasoning
29. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
point of view
comparison and contrast
Dionysian
30. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
topic sentence
anecdote
frame
31. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
euphemism
aphorism
elegy
denotation
32. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
annotation
consonance
bombast
inductive reasoning
33. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
adage
dénouement
exegesis
canon
34. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
dénouement
cacophony
argumentative essay
rhetorical strategies
35. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
point of view
compound sentence
paradox
description
36. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
extended metaphor
empathy
external POV
37. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
digression
tone
canon
ethos
38. The main idea of the story
theme
canon
imagery
anecdote
39. The dictionary definition of a word.
situational irony
analogy
denotation
euphemism
40. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
euphemism
syntax
frame
personification
41. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
Dionysian
ambiguity
homily
oxymoron
42. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
explication
personification
elegy
bombast
43. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
extended metaphor
antithesis
inference
44. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
exposé
conceit
extended metaphor
45. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
climax
synecdoche
didactic
antithesis
46. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
classical
style
diction
circumlocution
47. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
compound sentence
first person singular
canon
48. An idea that is implied or suggested
denotation
connotation
classic
bombast
49. An observer uses this
first person singular
fantasy
external POV
denotation
50. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
rhetorical question
epigram
connotation