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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
argumentative essay
diction
alliteration
2. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
exposé
denotation
climax
simile
3. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
frame
climax
situational irony
digression
4. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
harangue
fallacy
farce
climax
5. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
compound sentence
tone
ambiguity
annotation
6. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
archetype
apostrophe
abstract
7. A comparison using like or as
figurative language
inductive reasoning
antithesis
simile
8. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
anachronism
tone
euphony
allegory
9. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
paradox
abstract
expository
allusion
10. The dictionary definition of a word.
synecdoche
denotation
exposition
circumlocution
11. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
descriptive detail
description
synthesis essay
rhetorical analysis
12. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
dependent clauses
concrete detail
irony
empathy
13. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
homily
circumlocution
explication
abstract
14. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
style
euphemism
fable
alliteration
15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
dramatic irony
aphorism
clause
situational irony
16. A matter discussed in the first person has this
canon
denotation
description
internal POV
17. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
diction
internal POV
burlesque
irony
18. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
euphemism
antagonist
dependent clauses
19. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
consonance
cacophony
ad hominem
hyperbole
20. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
circumlocation
situational irony
canon
denotation
21. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
qualify
alliteration
bombast
22. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
canon
analogy
burlesque
inductive reasoning
23. The manner in which something is expressed in words
syntax
tone
fiction
allegory
24. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
descriptive detail
euphemism
figurative language
digression
25. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
abstract
digression
logos
rhetoric
26. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
elegy
cynic
understatement
apostrophe
27. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
deus de machina
homily
argumentative essay
symbol
28. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
allusion
first person singular
synecdoche
29. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
bombast
fallacy
anecdote
30. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
assonance
aphorism
qualify
epigram
31. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
burlesque
euphemism
farce
deus de machina
32. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
antecedent
antithesis
empathy
33. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
genre
internal POV
frame
34. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
anecdote
compound sentence
epithet
35. To prove a point or to persuade
irony
hyperbole
argumentation
rhetorical analysis
36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
antagonist
fantasy
aphorism
ambiguity
37. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
exegesis
allegory
fallacy
classical
38. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
synecdoche
metaphor
pathos
39. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
annotation
arch (adj.)
cacophony
allusion
40. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
metaphor
anecdote
red herring
41. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
symbol
fiction
deus de machina
abstract
42. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
metaphor
pun
simile
43. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
consonance
circumlocution
irony
malapropism
44. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
dénouement
compound sentence
hyperbole
tone
45. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
circumlocution
metaphor
adage
belle-lettres
46. (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.
point of view
abstract
assonance
farce
47. A humorous play on words
harangue
personification
pun
canon
48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
bombast
harangue
dramatic irony
fable
49. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
tone
logos
adage
extended metaphor
50. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
ambiguity
argumentative essay
fallacy
arch (adj.)