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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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.
synthesis essay
style
dramatic irony
dénouement
2. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
fiction
oxymoron
internal POV
bathos
3. The perspective from which a story is told
irony
denotation
bathos
point of view
4. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
Dionysian
classic
adage
5. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
qualify
hyperbole
epigram
6. The ability to form mental images of things or events
bombast
imagery
euphemism
climax
7. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
ellipsis
antagonist
exegesis
pun
8. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
deductive reasoning
external POV
eponymous
burlesque
9. A matter discussed in the first person has this
refute
anachronism
internal POV
arch (adj.)
10. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
refute
exposition
harangue
satire
11. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
belle-lettres
archetype
personification
allegory
12. To recreate or present with details
description
symbol
imagery
explication
13. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
irony
red herring
ad hominem
diction
14. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
euphemism
inductive reasoning
deus de machina
classic
15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
qualify
euphony
aphorism
farce
16. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
genre
sarcasm
tone
17. 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.
diction
exposition
Dionysian
anachronism
18. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
diction
arch (adj.)
antithesis
19. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
burlesque
topic sentence
pun
exegesis
20. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
external POV
connotation
syntax
alliteration
21. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
exposé
malapropism
tone
simile
22. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
belle-lettres
euphony
synecdoche
arch (adj.)
23. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
didactic
antithesis
burlesque
euphony
24. 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.
point of view
ethos
rhetorical strategies
analogy
25. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
tone
exposition
allegory
26. Prove to be false or incorrect
Dionysian
dramatic irony
classical
refute
27. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
ad hominem
eponymous
red herring
deus de machina
28. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
metaphor
bibliography
hyperbole
29. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
connotation
Dionysian
concrete detail
comparison and contrast
30. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
point of view
analogy
dénouement
ethos
31. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
canon
dénouement
classic
32. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
antagonist
bombast
circumlocution
33. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
epithet
figurative language
style
circumlocation
34. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
didactic
paradox
allusion
hyperbole
35. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
elegy
anecdote
antagonist
classical
36. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
compound sentence
dramatic irony
argumentative essay
ambiguity
37. (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.
burlesque
conceit
abstract
digression
38. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
antithesis
external POV
harangue
euphemism
39. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
sarcasm
simile
irony
metonymy
40. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
empathy
farce
Dionysian
tone
41. Anything that stands for or represents something else
antagonist
symbol
refute
antithesis
42. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
dependent clauses
fiction
bathos
Dionysian
43. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
classical
synthesis essay
diction
44. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
antecedent
allusion
didactic
argumentation
45. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
paradox
carpe diem
belle-lettres
frame
46. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
explication
argumentation
ambiguity
47. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
circumlocution
bibliography
euphemism
diction
48. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
topic sentence
satire
irony
paradox
49. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
archetype
elegy
argumentative essay
anecdote
50. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
genre
diction
pun