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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
ethos
denotation
argumentative essay
2. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
classic
bard
concrete detail
3. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
metonymy
dénouement
first person singular
anachronism
4. A word to which a pronoun refers.
internal POV
symbol
expository
antecedent
5. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
rhetoric
imagery
topic sentence
explication
6. 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
topic sentence
external POV
hyperbole
7. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
farce
dependent clauses
elegy
8. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
argumentative essay
descriptive detail
malapropism
red herring
9. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
belle-lettres
antecedent
dénouement
10. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
deductive reasoning
analogy
red herring
metonymy
11. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
euphemism
satire
compound sentence
bathos
12. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
epigram
style
antecedent
13. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
understatement
pun
exegesis
fallacy
14. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
circumlocution
cynic
clause
15. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
logos
complex sentence
arch (adj.)
16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
cacophony
connotation
euphony
allegory
17. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.
exposition
logos
homily
antithesis
18. An appeal based on logic or reason
connotation
bibliography
pathos
logos
19. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
anecdote
satire
oxymoron
20. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
explication
apostrophe
euphemism
aphorism
21. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
symbol
consonance
topic sentence
farce
22. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
point of view
bombast
adage
23. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
syntax
malapropism
consonance
24. Inflated - pretentious language.
connotation
bombast
metonymy
ellipsis
25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
oxymoron
figurative language
consonance
26. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
internal POV
elliptical construction
anachronism
archetype
27. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
analogy
argumentation
malapropism
28. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
point of view
clause
denotation
ambiguity
29. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
diction
annotation
metaphor
30. A humorous play on words
pun
imagery
tone
compound sentence
31. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
elliptical construction
comparison and contrast
clause
32. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
harangue
exposé
caricature
paradox
33. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
aphorism
assonance
metonymy
rhetorical question
34. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
complex sentence
cacophony
empathy
fantasy
35. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
digression
syntax
synecdoche
cacophony
36. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
refute
syntax
cacophony
ellipsis
37. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
metonymy
hyperbole
imagery
adage
38. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
expository
comparison and contrast
first person singular
explication
39. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
sarcasm
compound sentence
denotation
bibliography
40. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
inductive reasoning
antithesis
alliteration
belle-lettres
41. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
connotation
exegesis
antagonist
eponymous
42. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
epigram
antithesis
caricature
43. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
abstract
belle-lettres
inductive reasoning
44. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
description
assonance
empathy
metonymy
45. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
synthesis essay
paradox
pun
46. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
synthesis essay
extended metaphor
complex sentence
47. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
synthesis essay
epithet
sarcasm
annotation
48. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
extended metaphor
cacophony
oxymoron
burlesque
49. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
symbol
ellipsis
first person singular
dénouement
50. (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.
homily
active voice
satire
fable