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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
description
annotation
apostrophe
exposé
2. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
fantasy
frame
irony
3. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
satire
exposé
pathos
deductive reasoning
4. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
understatement
deductive reasoning
argumentative essay
diction
5. The main idea of the story
theme
metaphor
fallacy
paradox
6. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
bibliography
qualify
empathy
rhetoric
7. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
extended metaphor
archetype
logos
8. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
elegy
explication
farce
fable
9. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
logos
anecdote
consonance
malapropism
10. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
assonance
euphemism
diction
consonance
11. To recreate or present with details
euphemism
description
epic
bombast
12. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
descriptive detail
assonance
hyperbole
didactic
13. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
tone
anecdote
fiction
genre
14. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
qualify
synthesis essay
rhetorical question
canon
15. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
rhetorical question
frame
fallacy
16. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
circumlocution
understatement
personification
burlesque
17. The manner in which something is expressed in words
arch (adj.)
ambiguity
logos
fiction
18. 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.
analogy
synthesis essay
antecedent
description
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.
abstract
anecdote
farce
understatement
20. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
ambiguity
point of view
synecdoche
climax
21. The ability to form mental images of things or events
rhetorical analysis
concrete detail
Apollonian
imagery
22. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
arch (adj.)
expository
situational irony
annotation
23. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
cynic
apostrophe
consonance
didactic
24. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
style
exegesis
descriptive detail
topic sentence
25. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
ambiguity
dénouement
didactic
circumlocution
26. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
euphony
bibliography
compound sentence
topic sentence
27. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
refute
classical
digression
situational irony
28. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
compound sentence
genre
comparison and contrast
satire
29. 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
dependent clauses
internal POV
style
cynic
30. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
syntax
understatement
deductive reasoning
critique
31. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
ellipsis
classic
metaphor
pun
32. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
dependent clauses
bathos
synthesis essay
fallacy
33. 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.
explication
exposition
paradox
external POV
34. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
rhetorical question
connotation
bombast
bard
35. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
connotation
aphorism
metaphor
analogy
36. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
aphorism
clause
denotation
fable
37. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
canon
didactic
elegy
38. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
allegory
expository
external POV
39. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
expository
harangue
argumentation
40. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
understatement
situational irony
exposé
antecedent
41. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
connotation
clause
farce
carpe diem
42. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
clause
conceit
rhetorical strategies
descriptive detail
43. Anything that stands for or represents something else
anachronism
bibliography
symbol
irony
44. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
digression
ambiguity
ellipsis
dependent clauses
45. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
internal POV
Apollonian
satire
46. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
synecdoche
refute
bard
47. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
point of view
bibliography
arch (adj.)
complex sentence
48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
tone
cynic
complex sentence
ambiguity
49. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
metaphor
harangue
syntax
50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
frame
imagery
elliptical construction
assonance