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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
paradox
connotation
complex sentence
2. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
circumlocation
fable
genre
3. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
allusion
apostrophe
rhetorical question
classical
4. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
classical
active voice
topic sentence
5. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
belle-lettres
cynic
aphorism
6. Anything that stands for or represents something else
bibliography
symbol
antithesis
fiction
7. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
rhetorical question
connotation
synecdoche
personification
8. The main idea of the story
theme
circumlocation
elegy
topic sentence
9. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
farce
eponymous
paradox
extended metaphor
10. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
allusion
inference
archetype
conceit
11. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
pathos
epigram
ethos
ad hominem
12. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
critique
epigram
frame
connotation
13. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
epic
syntax
epigram
genre
14. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
deductive reasoning
argumentative essay
understatement
anachronism
15. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
cynic
bombast
classic
16. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
qualify
antithesis
external POV
bombast
17. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
alliteration
internal POV
elegy
18. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
personification
aphorism
diction
euphemism
19. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
fantasy
argumentative essay
bibliography
sarcasm
20. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
archetype
internal POV
allegory
dramatic irony
21. The ability to form mental images of things or events
connotation
anachronism
complex sentence
imagery
22. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
classic
carpe diem
euphemism
concrete detail
23. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
logos
frame
inference
24. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
figurative language
cacophony
denotation
connotation
25. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
fallacy
apostrophe
critique
bard
26. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
ethos
caricature
euphony
27. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
style
paradox
bard
descriptive detail
28. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
Dionysian
euphony
ambiguity
29. To recreate or present with details
frame
euphemism
didactic
description
30. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
topic sentence
anecdote
understatement
classical
31. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
connotation
comparison and contrast
conceit
32. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
external POV
aphorism
antagonist
abstract
33. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
allegory
euphemism
sarcasm
oxymoron
34. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
refute
arch (adj.)
descriptive detail
bard
35. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
pun
topic sentence
symbol
personification
36. Inflated - pretentious language.
elliptical construction
rhetorical strategies
genre
bombast
37. 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
eponymous
adage
style
expository
38. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inference
inductive reasoning
irony
symbol
39. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
genre
complex sentence
frame
hyperbole
40. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
rhetorical strategies
inference
figurative language
conceit
41. A comparison using like or as
critique
harangue
anecdote
simile
42. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
fable
concrete detail
comparison and contrast
arch (adj.)
43. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
cacophony
inference
pathos
epic
44. An appeal based on logic or reason
exposition
bibliography
logos
antithesis
45. 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.
satire
dependent clauses
first person singular
analogy
46. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
style
circumlocation
connotation
situational irony
47. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
bombast
canon
deus de machina
farce
48. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
analogy
paradox
circumlocution
conceit
49. The dictionary definition of a word.
active voice
bibliography
fallacy
denotation
50. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
abstract
internal POV
deductive reasoning