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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
apostrophe
arch (adj.)
assonance
2. An idea that is implied or suggested
simile
frame
Dionysian
connotation
3. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
rhetorical strategies
aphorism
ad hominem
4. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
satire
first person singular
hyperbole
5. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
inference
denotation
dramatic irony
6. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
consonance
bard
personification
7. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
exposition
antagonist
irony
synthesis essay
8. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
exposé
argumentation
hyperbole
diction
9. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
belle-lettres
deductive reasoning
eponymous
active voice
10. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
antagonist
syntax
imagery
11. A humorous play on words
red herring
pun
expository
argumentative essay
12. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
epithet
Dionysian
circumlocation
digression
13. A comparison using like or as
aphorism
fantasy
simile
critique
14. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
pathos
aphorism
hyperbole
digression
15. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
bombast
harangue
satire
tone
16. (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 analysis
eponymous
dramatic irony
abstract
17. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
rhetoric
metonymy
classical
denotation
18. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
burlesque
explication
denotation
19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
deductive reasoning
expository
pathos
harangue
20. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
ellipsis
inference
external POV
21. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
argumentation
expository
antecedent
synecdoche
22. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
climax
annotation
rhetorical analysis
23. 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
hyperbole
metaphor
style
metonymy
24. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
situational irony
pathos
aphorism
first person singular
25. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
pathos
ad hominem
epithet
26. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
empathy
burlesque
antagonist
bathos
27. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
epigram
description
eponymous
28. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
inductive reasoning
aphorism
frame
29. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
adage
imagery
syntax
simile
30. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
red herring
conceit
explication
annotation
31. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.
epithet
farce
critique
circumlocution
32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
Dionysian
climax
complex sentence
dénouement
33. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
conceit
logos
ad hominem
34. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
satire
fable
eponymous
figurative language
35. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
didactic
burlesque
antecedent
pun
36. To prove a point or to persuade
ambiguity
topic sentence
anecdote
argumentation
37. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
pun
assonance
topic sentence
annotation
38. 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
fiction
argumentation
active voice
39. An appeal based on logic or reason
malapropism
logos
cacophony
allusion
40. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
canon
bibliography
apostrophe
41. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
refute
elegy
connotation
digression
42. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
external POV
archetype
euphemism
bathos
43. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
apostrophe
qualify
exposé
epithet
44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
empathy
cynic
allusion
45. The ability to form mental images of things or events
exposé
assonance
pathos
imagery
46. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
deductive reasoning
extended metaphor
style
belle-lettres
47. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
caricature
argumentation
dénouement
48. Anything that stands for or represents something else
connotation
syntax
external POV
symbol
49. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
circumlocution
imagery
simile
50. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
synthesis essay
cynic
didactic
clause