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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
syntax
qualify
ethos
alliteration
2. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
connotation
satire
metaphor
classical
3. To prove a point or to persuade
fallacy
aphorism
argumentation
classical
4. An appeal based on logic or reason
elegy
external POV
logos
concrete detail
5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
fable
circumlocation
allusion
cacophony
6. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
expository
farce
analogy
anecdote
7. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
exegesis
deus de machina
empathy
frame
8. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
tone
denotation
malapropism
metonymy
9. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
oxymoron
paradox
arch (adj.)
10. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
allusion
situational irony
metaphor
11. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
external POV
exposé
red herring
bibliography
12. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
descriptive detail
first person singular
circumlocation
13. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
fallacy
fiction
refute
dénouement
14. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
tone
personification
Dionysian
irony
15. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
arch (adj.)
personification
didactic
denotation
16. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
exposé
denotation
alliteration
imagery
17. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
personification
descriptive detail
complex sentence
18. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
extended metaphor
fantasy
clause
irony
19. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
caricature
cynic
adage
frame
20. (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.
critique
tone
bathos
active voice
21. 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
metonymy
dénouement
allusion
22. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
ellipsis
rhetorical question
malapropism
description
23. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
connotation
empathy
ad hominem
rhetorical analysis
24. A word to which a pronoun refers.
rhetorical analysis
oxymoron
consonance
antecedent
25. The main idea of the story
anachronism
eponymous
didactic
theme
26. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
conceit
concrete detail
belle-lettres
bibliography
27. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
first person singular
comparison and contrast
archetype
28. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
bombast
abstract
apostrophe
synecdoche
29. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
inference
canon
anecdote
clause
30. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
bathos
elegy
understatement
31. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
Apollonian
eponymous
syntax
explication
32. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
cynic
euphemism
carpe diem
diction
33. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
fallacy
diction
explication
belle-lettres
34. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
syntax
bombast
first person singular
harangue
35. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
ethos
comparison and contrast
allusion
epic
36. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
simile
compound sentence
frame
synecdoche
37. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
refute
classical
topic sentence
38. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
description
explication
argumentative essay
39. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
euphemism
bombast
metonymy
theme
40. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
empathy
archetype
farce
theme
41. A matter discussed in the first person has this
external POV
empathy
pathos
internal POV
42. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
inference
active voice
Dionysian
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43. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
ethos
belle-lettres
rhetorical strategies
eponymous
44. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
farce
alliteration
empathy
ad hominem
45. 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.
fallacy
synthesis essay
fable
irony
46. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
ad hominem
simile
inductive reasoning
figurative language
47. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
connotation
fable
inference
48. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
denotation
metonymy
fantasy
oxymoron
49. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
topic sentence
satire
exegesis
classical
50. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
active voice
situational irony
paradox
assonance