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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
fantasy
assonance
ad hominem
inference
2. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
hyperbole
tone
extended metaphor
3. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
apostrophe
assonance
bard
exegesis
4. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
active voice
apostrophe
cynic
bombast
5. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
irony
diction
homily
6. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
dénouement
belle-lettres
bombast
expository
7. A matter discussed in the first person has this
qualify
elegy
internal POV
belle-lettres
8. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
fable
point of view
belle-lettres
9. A humorous play on words
assonance
paradox
pun
didactic
10. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
description
personification
elegy
11. To recreate or present with details
burlesque
description
ellipsis
anachronism
12. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
external POV
situational irony
harangue
consonance
13. (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.
active voice
extended metaphor
Apollonian
dependent clauses
14. The manner in which something is expressed in words
synthesis essay
fiction
exposé
elegy
15. The main idea of the story
connotation
pathos
bombast
theme
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.
comparison and contrast
pun
active voice
abstract
17. An observer uses this
genre
external POV
carpe diem
compound sentence
18. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
pun
metonymy
satire
deductive reasoning
19. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
explication
style
allegory
classical
20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
epic
satire
inference
complex sentence
21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
oxymoron
simile
metaphor
frame
22. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
arch (adj.)
adage
irony
23. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
logos
symbol
conceit
bard
24. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
syntax
bombast
bard
caricature
25. The perspective from which a story is told
metonymy
anecdote
internal POV
point of view
26. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
logos
assonance
antagonist
27. An idea that is implied or suggested
epigram
tone
style
connotation
28. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
alliteration
euphemism
complex sentence
apostrophe
29. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
frame
malapropism
Dionysian
canon
30. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
allegory
qualify
malapropism
style
31. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
bard
denotation
exegesis
imagery
32. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
metonymy
comparison and contrast
carpe diem
33. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
adage
inductive reasoning
pathos
rhetorical strategies
34. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
symbol
elegy
metonymy
fable
35. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
canon
style
alliteration
clause
36. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
alliteration
elliptical construction
classical
eponymous
37. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
circumlocution
epigram
figurative language
dénouement
38. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
bard
arch (adj.)
rhetoric
bombast
39. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
rhetorical strategies
bombast
bathos
oxymoron
40. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
abstract
ambiguity
epic
oxymoron
41. 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.
bathos
Apollonian
epithet
symbol
42. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
metaphor
argumentative essay
deus de machina
43. Inflated - pretentious language.
cynic
diction
active voice
bombast
44. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
descriptive detail
adage
figurative language
satire
45. The dictionary definition of a word.
epigram
ellipsis
denotation
aphorism
46. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
synecdoche
bombast
aphorism
symbol
47. The ability to form mental images of things or events
analogy
explication
style
imagery
48. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
active voice
personification
fallacy
situational irony
49. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
external POV
farce
first person singular
empathy
50. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
figurative language
personification
concrete detail
rhetorical question