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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
extended metaphor
dependent clauses
harangue
point of view
2. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
point of view
annotation
fallacy
3. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
epigram
pun
compound sentence
classical
4. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
classic
farce
euphemism
exposition
5. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
belle-lettres
ad hominem
didactic
6. (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.
rhetorical question
abstract
style
diction
7. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
Dionysian
epigram
complex sentence
allegory
8. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
simile
complex sentence
Dionysian
exegesis
9. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
rhetorical strategies
dramatic irony
descriptive detail
antithesis
10. A word to which a pronoun refers.
active voice
alliteration
bard
antecedent
11. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
caricature
denotation
style
syntax
12. 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
empathy
eponymous
deus de machina
13. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
imagery
classic
aphorism
exposition
14. The dictionary definition of a word.
circumlocution
antagonist
fable
denotation
15. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
compound sentence
cynic
extended metaphor
16. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
irony
comparison and contrast
euphemism
personification
17. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
frame
cynic
paradox
descriptive detail
18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
point of view
elliptical construction
ethos
dénouement
19. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
antecedent
arch (adj.)
external POV
didactic
20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
syntax
exposition
fallacy
21. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
metaphor
compound sentence
dramatic irony
explication
22. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
dependent clauses
argumentative essay
understatement
metaphor
23. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
syntax
connotation
active voice
24. Inflated - pretentious language.
expository
fallacy
bombast
consonance
25. Anything that stands for or represents something else
apostrophe
fantasy
symbol
expository
26. 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.
bathos
satire
cacophony
synthesis essay
27. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
explication
description
antithesis
concrete detail
28. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
qualify
burlesque
argumentation
diction
29. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
euphemism
anachronism
pathos
fantasy
30. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
euphemism
Apollonian
oxymoron
exposé
31. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
complex sentence
burlesque
euphony
understatement
32. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
fiction
empathy
descriptive detail
metonymy
33. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
fable
rhetoric
empathy
abstract
34. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
harangue
argumentation
rhetoric
conceit
35. A comparison using like or as
belle-lettres
simile
personification
fallacy
36. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
classical
rhetorical analysis
cynic
37. Prove to be false or incorrect
antithesis
exposé
bathos
refute
38. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
anachronism
rhetorical question
abstract
fable
39. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
frame
analogy
antecedent
40. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
figurative language
ambiguity
cynic
bombast
41. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
antithesis
epithet
inductive reasoning
conceit
42. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
denotation
comparison and contrast
rhetoric
allusion
43. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
deductive reasoning
inference
anachronism
concrete detail
44. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
situational irony
figurative language
rhetorical strategies
frame
45. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
style
canon
classic
46. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
euphony
bibliography
complex sentence
fallacy
47. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
understatement
diction
situational irony
red herring
48. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
red herring
carpe diem
antecedent
canon
49. An idea that is implied or suggested
satire
pathos
denotation
connotation
50. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
harangue
description
elliptical construction
canon