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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. To recreate or present with details
argumentation
description
canon
rhetorical analysis
2. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
understatement
fallacy
refute
3. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
elegy
simile
malapropism
annotation
4. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
comparison and contrast
circumlocution
red herring
5. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
personification
dénouement
abstract
hyperbole
6. 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.
euphony
inference
epithet
assonance
7. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
eponymous
compound sentence
cacophony
8. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
pathos
topic sentence
genre
9. 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.
assonance
inductive reasoning
ethos
analogy
10. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
point of view
fiction
figurative language
11. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
circumlocation
allegory
aphorism
canon
12. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
burlesque
rhetorical question
Apollonian
adage
13. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
circumlocation
metonymy
pun
rhetoric
14. An idea that is implied or suggested
carpe diem
connotation
fantasy
personification
15. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
red herring
exposé
bombast
rhetorical analysis
16. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
euphemism
empathy
understatement
elliptical construction
17. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
deductive reasoning
antagonist
figurative language
satire
18. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
complex sentence
belle-lettres
figurative language
19. A comparison using like or as
conceit
simile
bombast
compound sentence
20. 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
classic
style
climax
qualify
21. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
rhetorical question
farce
allegory
homily
22. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
situational irony
extended metaphor
fantasy
clause
23. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
paradox
adage
circumlocation
exposition
24. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
internal POV
dependent clauses
rhetoric
25. I - me - my - mine
anecdote
climax
first person singular
epigram
26. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epithet
external POV
epic
metonymy
27. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
simile
bibliography
exposé
denotation
28. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
exposé
carpe diem
clause
simile
29. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
adage
symbol
carpe diem
30. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
ellipsis
ambiguity
personification
canon
31. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
carpe diem
classic
antithesis
32. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
burlesque
fallacy
ambiguity
assonance
33. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
euphemism
topic sentence
deductive reasoning
anachronism
34. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
pun
ethos
elliptical construction
euphemism
35. An appeal based on logic or reason
first person singular
deus de machina
antithesis
logos
36. 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.
harangue
digression
synthesis essay
complex sentence
37. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
syntax
euphemism
qualify
extended metaphor
38. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
apostrophe
oxymoron
ad hominem
denotation
39. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
allusion
elegy
eponymous
cynic
40. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
analogy
classic
topic sentence
conceit
41. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
fantasy
fiction
burlesque
42. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
ad hominem
farce
argumentative essay
carpe diem
43. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
burlesque
apostrophe
refute
metaphor
44. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epithet
epigram
canon
complex sentence
45. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
ambiguity
malapropism
arch (adj.)
inference
46. An observer uses this
frame
anecdote
euphony
external POV
47. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
metonymy
extended metaphor
rhetorical analysis
genre
48. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
active voice
bathos
point of view
empathy
49. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
dramatic irony
elliptical construction
consonance
exposition
50. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
style
farce
sarcasm
annotation