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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
fiction
metonymy
critique
2. 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.
epigram
exposé
aphorism
analogy
3. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
epic
homily
burlesque
logos
4. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
malapropism
allusion
bombast
logos
5. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
bard
aphorism
rhetorical question
consonance
6. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
climax
denotation
refute
archetype
7. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
synthesis essay
didactic
ad hominem
climax
8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
eponymous
exegesis
irony
9. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
classical
aphorism
fallacy
compound sentence
10. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
caricature
genre
antagonist
metaphor
11. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
burlesque
rhetorical strategies
ellipsis
Apollonian
12. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
epic
situational irony
descriptive detail
empathy
13. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
synthesis essay
situational irony
explication
allegory
14. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
pun
arch (adj.)
syntax
15. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
pathos
style
synecdoche
compound sentence
16. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
qualify
understatement
apostrophe
metonymy
17. A word to which a pronoun refers.
burlesque
antecedent
argumentation
connotation
18. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
connotation
circumlocution
euphemism
cynic
19. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
farce
ambiguity
eponymous
dramatic irony
20. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
eponymous
homily
comparison and contrast
cynic
21. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
refute
apostrophe
ethos
epic
22. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
complex sentence
hyperbole
inference
circumlocation
23. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
Apollonian
metonymy
exposé
caricature
24. 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
denotation
dramatic irony
archetype
25. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
exposé
simile
explication
bombast
26. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
exposition
tone
empathy
27. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
cacophony
exegesis
ambiguity
28. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
exegesis
red herring
metonymy
extended metaphor
29. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
didactic
euphemism
bibliography
extended metaphor
30. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
fantasy
rhetorical analysis
pathos
irony
31. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
tone
denotation
imagery
didactic
32. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
digression
synthesis essay
malapropism
fiction
33. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
anachronism
circumlocation
circumlocution
belle-lettres
34. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
epithet
satire
assonance
frame
35. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
point of view
exposé
alliteration
36. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
genre
digression
symbol
argumentative essay
37. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
empathy
euphemism
point of view
frame
38. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
aphorism
homily
metonymy
synecdoche
39. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
hyperbole
metaphor
didactic
40. The dictionary definition of a word.
comparison and contrast
elegy
burlesque
denotation
41. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
elegy
imagery
tone
42. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
euphemism
metaphor
allusion
43. The main idea of the story
theme
apostrophe
critique
first person singular
44. An observer uses this
external POV
pathos
rhetorical question
circumlocation
45. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cynic
caricature
rhetoric
cacophony
46. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
oxymoron
circumlocution
clause
euphemism
47. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
didactic
diction
conceit
48. I - me - my - mine
deductive reasoning
external POV
descriptive detail
first person singular
49. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
pathos
caricature
logos
antagonist
50. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
classic
ethos
assonance
adage