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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
point of view
carpe diem
antagonist
assonance
2. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
homily
red herring
arch (adj.)
allegory
3. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
frame
metaphor
genre
pun
4. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
conceit
analogy
rhetorical question
critique
5. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
aphorism
argumentative essay
irony
6. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
red herring
harangue
bombast
synthesis essay
7. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
frame
archetype
malapropism
8. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
figurative language
allegory
compound sentence
arch (adj.)
9. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
allusion
annotation
epithet
bard
10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
synthesis essay
sarcasm
situational irony
personification
11. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
satire
cynic
connotation
first person singular
12. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
Apollonian
satire
assonance
13. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
imagery
consonance
situational irony
14. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
farce
figurative language
assonance
conceit
15. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
syntax
exposé
understatement
16. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
synecdoche
synthesis essay
ellipsis
circumlocation
17. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
fable
ethos
metonymy
situational irony
18. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
elliptical construction
bathos
first person singular
inductive reasoning
19. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
tone
epic
ad hominem
20. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
theme
archetype
epigram
21. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
epic
epigram
understatement
digression
22. 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
digression
dependent clauses
logos
inductive reasoning
23. The main idea of the story
ethos
metaphor
theme
inference
24. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
dénouement
theme
paradox
annotation
25. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
paradox
topic sentence
euphony
fallacy
26. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
point of view
dependent clauses
concrete detail
situational irony
27. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
argumentative essay
belle-lettres
tone
28. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
bombast
comparison and contrast
apostrophe
genre
29. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
eponymous
frame
annotation
aphorism
30. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
complex sentence
euphemism
description
deductive reasoning
31. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
conceit
personification
deus de machina
euphony
32. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
ambiguity
synecdoche
homily
ethos
33. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
inductive reasoning
canon
euphemism
understatement
34. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
inductive reasoning
empathy
archetype
internal POV
35. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
allusion
Apollonian
alliteration
critique
36. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.
cacophony
active voice
allegory
rhetorical analysis
37. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
ad hominem
classical
burlesque
38. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
euphemism
circumlocution
dramatic irony
digression
39. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
compound sentence
syntax
complex sentence
anachronism
40. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
comparison and contrast
imagery
belle-lettres
internal POV
41. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
consonance
exposition
Apollonian
allegory
42. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
descriptive detail
exposé
epithet
43. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
caricature
oxymoron
figurative language
consonance
44. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
bathos
homily
antithesis
exegesis
45. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
metaphor
deductive reasoning
argumentative essay
46. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
antagonist
exposé
digression
imagery
47. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
theme
concrete detail
deductive reasoning
exposition
48. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
red herring
didactic
malapropism
rhetorical analysis
49. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
malapropism
topic sentence
didactic
argumentation
50. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
irony
anachronism
Dionysian