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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
diction
point of view
complex sentence
dramatic irony
2. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
classical
elliptical construction
malapropism
abstract
3. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
personification
metaphor
homily
topic sentence
4. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
classic
theme
denotation
burlesque
5. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
antecedent
dénouement
analogy
ambiguity
6. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
metonymy
denotation
abstract
carpe diem
7. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
figurative language
conceit
allegory
8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
abstract
antithesis
harangue
sarcasm
9. To prove a point or to persuade
first person singular
argumentation
apostrophe
figurative language
10. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
antecedent
fantasy
explication
11. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
fiction
sarcasm
canon
12. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
eponymous
fallacy
personification
13. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
understatement
concrete detail
antagonist
dependent clauses
14. 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.
epithet
exposition
ambiguity
epigram
15. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
inference
fantasy
circumlocation
denotation
16. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
frame
oxymoron
malapropism
rhetorical analysis
17. A word to which a pronoun refers.
synecdoche
deductive reasoning
ad hominem
antecedent
18. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
euphemism
caricature
external POV
19. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
rhetorical analysis
digression
conceit
anachronism
20. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
active voice
denotation
conceit
caricature
21. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
euphemism
expository
explication
rhetorical question
22. Prove to be false or incorrect
denotation
refute
carpe diem
rhetorical analysis
23. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
descriptive detail
satire
paradox
anecdote
24. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
anachronism
personification
synecdoche
bard
25. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
understatement
aphorism
clause
apostrophe
26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
denotation
syntax
cacophony
Apollonian
27. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
bombast
argumentative essay
oxymoron
antecedent
28. (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.
denotation
antagonist
theme
active voice
29. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
cynic
elegy
tone
malapropism
30. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
euphemism
empathy
imagery
31. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
euphemism
Apollonian
first person singular
tone
32. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
ambiguity
explication
dependent clauses
critique
33. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
refute
inductive reasoning
euphemism
34. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
extended metaphor
consonance
active voice
classic
35. Inflated - pretentious language.
dénouement
rhetorical analysis
consonance
bombast
36. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
paradox
symbol
dramatic irony
37. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
assonance
satire
internal POV
38. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
Apollonian
personification
fable
understatement
39. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
bathos
rhetoric
allegory
40. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
antecedent
compound sentence
genre
41. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
deus de machina
ethos
ad hominem
rhetorical analysis
42. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
connotation
compound sentence
fable
paradox
43. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
assonance
clause
empathy
Apollonian
44. To recreate or present with details
description
elliptical construction
syntax
bard
45. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
situational irony
Dionysian
Apollonian
extended metaphor
46. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
annotation
concrete detail
fable
canon
47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
extended metaphor
anecdote
dramatic irony
explication
48. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antagonist
bombast
antithesis
argumentation
49. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
tone
clause
topic sentence
deus de machina
50. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
descriptive detail
qualify
paradox