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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
denotation
inductive reasoning
exposition
fantasy
2. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
arch (adj.)
dénouement
expository
ellipsis
3. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
cacophony
carpe diem
burlesque
antithesis
4. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
conceit
ethos
refute
assonance
5. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
irony
understatement
exegesis
6. A humorous play on words
point of view
irony
imagery
pun
7. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
internal POV
cynic
euphemism
8. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
antecedent
ethos
extended metaphor
cynic
9. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
refute
compound sentence
hyperbole
imagery
10. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
critique
description
logos
bard
11. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
epigram
rhetorical analysis
rhetoric
metonymy
12. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
situational irony
exposition
belle-lettres
13. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
compound sentence
topic sentence
active voice
first person singular
14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
description
fantasy
connotation
exegesis
15. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
pun
conceit
eponymous
first person singular
16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
genre
metaphor
apostrophe
17. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
metonymy
bibliography
harangue
irony
18. 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.
explication
personification
epithet
rhetorical strategies
19. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
fallacy
classical
allegory
metonymy
20. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
bibliography
assonance
deus de machina
21. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
hyperbole
arch (adj.)
apostrophe
burlesque
22. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
aphorism
euphemism
bard
analogy
23. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
tone
exposé
irony
24. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
antecedent
aphorism
antithesis
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.
satire
euphony
critique
theme
26. The main idea of the story
theme
inference
descriptive detail
dénouement
27. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
synecdoche
extended metaphor
syntax
internal POV
28. 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
imagery
empathy
dependent clauses
denotation
29. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
aphorism
classic
clause
situational irony
30. 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
apostrophe
clause
metaphor
31. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
dependent clauses
extended metaphor
digression
malapropism
32. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
Apollonian
frame
antagonist
burlesque
33. (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.
fantasy
abstract
paradox
exposition
34. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
inference
climax
pun
deus de machina
35. 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
farce
connotation
synthesis essay
36. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
clause
allusion
canon
37. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
caricature
figurative language
expository
38. The perspective from which a story is told
compound sentence
point of view
cacophony
abstract
39. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
circumlocution
farce
harangue
euphemism
40. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
qualify
descriptive detail
clause
archetype
41. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
allusion
inference
connotation
42. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
refute
allusion
dependent clauses
rhetorical strategies
43. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
arch (adj.)
burlesque
belle-lettres
adage
44. 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.
exegesis
cynic
analogy
elegy
45. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
rhetorical question
didactic
eponymous
46. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
satire
annotation
synecdoche
rhetorical question
47. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
caricature
deus de machina
euphemism
exposé
48. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
antithesis
understatement
argumentation
epic
49. 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
style
consonance
didactic
description
50. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
bibliography
red herring
ethos
elegy