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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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.
allegory
synthesis essay
epic
ethos
2. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
euphemism
diction
inference
oxymoron
3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
complex sentence
annotation
point of view
4. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
fallacy
alliteration
bard
5. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
metonymy
adage
belle-lettres
6. To recreate or present with details
description
concrete detail
inference
conceit
7. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
ellipsis
connotation
metonymy
fantasy
8. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
pathos
dramatic irony
complex sentence
ad hominem
9. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
elliptical construction
figurative language
ad hominem
10. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
pun
Dionysian
bibliography
connotation
11. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
empathy
circumlocation
exposé
understatement
12. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
bathos
qualify
dénouement
point of view
13. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
epigram
descriptive detail
rhetorical question
exegesis
14. I - me - my - mine
carpe diem
first person singular
euphemism
Apollonian
15. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
point of view
pun
cynic
homily
16. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
digression
epithet
inference
17. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
internal POV
metaphor
empathy
classical
18. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
didactic
denotation
circumlocation
19. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
climax
alliteration
diction
sarcasm
20. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
exegesis
deductive reasoning
connotation
classical
21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
epigram
clause
syntax
synecdoche
22. The main idea of the story
theme
tone
simile
bombast
23. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
belle-lettres
allusion
assonance
24. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
complex sentence
fantasy
bombast
allegory
25. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
description
fantasy
bibliography
26. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
pathos
anachronism
classical
malapropism
27. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
adage
clause
rhetorical analysis
euphemism
28. The perspective from which a story is told
pathos
analogy
caricature
point of view
29. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
archetype
eponymous
aphorism
caricature
30. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
paradox
antecedent
satire
antagonist
31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
epithet
digression
situational irony
bathos
32. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
exposé
deductive reasoning
oxymoron
allegory
33. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
antithesis
fantasy
internal POV
34. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
irony
extended metaphor
deductive reasoning
35. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
bibliography
anachronism
apostrophe
36. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
irony
archetype
fable
classical
37. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
external POV
paradox
circumlocution
tone
38. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
denotation
synecdoche
exegesis
eponymous
39. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
antithesis
frame
active voice
first person singular
40. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
expository
ad hominem
hyperbole
comparison and contrast
41. Inflated - pretentious language.
exposition
euphemism
theme
bombast
42. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
farce
inference
empathy
cacophony
43. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
homily
rhetorical strategies
anecdote
44. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
conceit
arch (adj.)
dénouement
red herring
45. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
figurative language
rhetorical analysis
archetype
46. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
explication
concrete detail
aphorism
archetype
47. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
farce
annotation
homily
epigram
48. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
paradox
simile
argumentation
pathos
49. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
antithesis
bard
belle-lettres
fantasy
50. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
aphorism
diction
irony
antecedent