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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An observer uses this
irony
digression
external POV
first person singular
2. The ability to form mental images of things or events
consonance
imagery
paradox
exposé
3. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
antithesis
abstract
topic sentence
ethos
4. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
circumlocation
bombast
anachronism
ambiguity
5. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
bathos
anachronism
ethos
deductive reasoning
6. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
simile
abstract
alliteration
7. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
fiction
concrete detail
syntax
synthesis essay
8. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
satire
tone
malapropism
critique
9. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
understatement
adage
canon
10. (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
aphorism
oxymoron
11. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epigram
situational irony
anecdote
epic
12. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
antagonist
euphony
epithet
13. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
circumlocution
carpe diem
farce
adage
14. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
fable
connotation
irony
eponymous
15. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
clause
rhetorical question
complex sentence
bibliography
16. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
sarcasm
antagonist
descriptive detail
canon
17. To recreate or present with details
description
explication
elegy
cynic
18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
antithesis
alliteration
complex sentence
synecdoche
19. An appeal based on logic or reason
hyperbole
logos
comparison and contrast
empathy
20. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
fantasy
apostrophe
harangue
situational irony
21. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
first person singular
rhetoric
belle-lettres
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
dependent clauses
allusion
classic
rhetoric
23. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
sarcasm
elegy
denotation
clause
24. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
comparison and contrast
theme
didactic
argumentative essay
25. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
diction
fiction
critique
26. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
inductive reasoning
didactic
antagonist
synthesis essay
27. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
exposé
inference
classical
complex sentence
28. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
pun
pathos
inference
ambiguity
29. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
fallacy
critique
burlesque
metaphor
30. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
complex sentence
anecdote
analogy
topic sentence
31. The main idea of the story
theme
cynic
bombast
argumentative essay
32. 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
Dionysian
circumlocation
denotation
33. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
denotation
climax
aphorism
34. Prove to be false or incorrect
sarcasm
euphemism
refute
denotation
35. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
allegory
pun
cynic
inductive reasoning
36. A word to which a pronoun refers.
arch (adj.)
synthesis essay
antecedent
inductive reasoning
37. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
exposition
argumentative essay
ethos
Dionysian
38. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
pathos
internal POV
deductive reasoning
clause
39. A comparison using like or as
archetype
pun
simile
active voice
40. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
allegory
analogy
red herring
41. (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.
irony
logos
connotation
abstract
42. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
figurative language
ellipsis
bathos
anachronism
43. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
frame
diction
epithet
personification
44. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
first person singular
frame
caricature
45. A humorous play on words
pun
malapropism
dramatic irony
synthesis essay
46. To prove a point or to persuade
point of view
internal POV
cynic
argumentation
47. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
personification
eponymous
conceit
burlesque
48. 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.
synthesis essay
rhetoric
situational irony
connotation
49. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
antecedent
personification
cynic
ad hominem
50. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
aphorism
argumentation
rhetorical question
arch (adj.)