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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
tone
description
alliteration
circumlocution
2. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
rhetorical strategies
ellipsis
syntax
inductive reasoning
3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
belle-lettres
elliptical construction
pun
epigram
4. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
classic
argumentative essay
consonance
fantasy
5. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
description
metaphor
eponymous
dénouement
6. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
exegesis
extended metaphor
synecdoche
descriptive detail
7. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
synecdoche
personification
digression
8. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
pathos
synecdoche
conceit
fantasy
9. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
denotation
aphorism
expository
rhetoric
10. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
oxymoron
caricature
deus de machina
epic
11. The manner in which something is expressed in words
rhetoric
fiction
denotation
bombast
12. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
homily
pun
fiction
13. Inflated - pretentious language.
figurative language
rhetorical question
bombast
denotation
14. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
classical
conceit
fiction
15. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
topic sentence
metaphor
paradox
16. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
personification
euphemism
deductive reasoning
17. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
satire
fiction
antagonist
18. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
logos
adage
genre
diction
19. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
bathos
dénouement
allusion
external POV
20. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
assonance
tone
description
Apollonian
21. 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.
antecedent
situational irony
analogy
climax
22. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
abstract
satire
rhetorical strategies
circumlocation
23. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
inductive reasoning
figurative language
denotation
irony
24. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
abstract
fallacy
allusion
pathos
25. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
oxymoron
rhetoric
fable
aphorism
26. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
denotation
refute
annotation
bard
27. The perspective from which a story is told
dramatic irony
point of view
fable
alliteration
28. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
bard
situational irony
archetype
inference
29. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
eponymous
apostrophe
canon
ethos
30. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
annotation
circumlocution
epithet
31. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
pun
oxymoron
explication
diction
32. The main idea of the story
theme
figurative language
explication
canon
33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
oxymoron
extended metaphor
fantasy
apostrophe
34. A matter discussed in the first person has this
bombast
comparison and contrast
pathos
internal POV
35. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
extended metaphor
inductive reasoning
fallacy
caricature
36. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
oxymoron
metaphor
classical
exposition
37. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
tone
circumlocation
denotation
exposé
38. 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.
exposition
theme
diction
alliteration
39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
consonance
bombast
empathy
deus de machina
40. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
canon
aphorism
burlesque
empathy
41. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
anachronism
descriptive detail
concrete detail
imagery
42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
extended metaphor
euphemism
pathos
diction
43. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
exegesis
refute
diction
rhetoric
44. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
personification
deus de machina
anecdote
Dionysian
45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
comparison and contrast
epic
conceit
topic sentence
46. An appeal based on logic or reason
ambiguity
symbol
logos
apostrophe
47. An idea that is implied or suggested
qualify
connotation
ellipsis
bombast
48. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
belle-lettres
ambiguity
classic
49. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
conceit
classical
internal POV
50. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
clause
annotation
inductive reasoning
pathos