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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
logos
cacophony
allusion
dramatic irony
2. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
understatement
burlesque
critique
climax
3. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
abstract
anecdote
hyperbole
climax
4. The main idea of the story
inductive reasoning
sarcasm
theme
complex sentence
5. 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.
consonance
fallacy
synthesis essay
allusion
6. An idea that is implied or suggested
critique
connotation
explication
empathy
7. (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.
bathos
active voice
exegesis
metonymy
8. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
cacophony
allegory
descriptive detail
9. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
denotation
fable
expository
euphemism
10. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
irony
elliptical construction
bombast
explication
11. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
analogy
euphony
arch (adj.)
12. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
synthesis essay
harangue
allusion
dependent clauses
13. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
red herring
euphemism
arch (adj.)
14. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
exegesis
belle-lettres
synecdoche
15. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
genre
theme
climax
extended metaphor
16. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
explication
connotation
comparison and contrast
17. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
concrete detail
epigram
belle-lettres
metonymy
18. 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
canon
classic
clause
19. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
belle-lettres
euphemism
genre
epithet
20. A comparison using like or as
topic sentence
irony
pathos
simile
21. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
fable
clause
bombast
caricature
22. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
imagery
frame
cynic
expository
23. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
belle-lettres
climax
apostrophe
24. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
anecdote
Dionysian
fiction
25. An observer uses this
allusion
external POV
refute
eponymous
26. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
paradox
fallacy
assonance
comparison and contrast
27. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
argumentation
anachronism
adage
didactic
28. 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.
bathos
exposition
classical
harangue
29. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
belle-lettres
bard
diction
carpe diem
30. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
style
rhetoric
fantasy
theme
31. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
caricature
Dionysian
explication
classic
32. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
comparison and contrast
annotation
anachronism
extended metaphor
33. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
connotation
sarcasm
elliptical construction
34. A matter discussed in the first person has this
topic sentence
fiction
internal POV
ad hominem
35. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
exposé
aphorism
consonance
tone
36. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
exposé
exposition
farce
satire
37. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
dénouement
malapropism
refute
belle-lettres
38. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
apostrophe
clause
climax
39. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
bibliography
metaphor
euphemism
eponymous
40. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
allegory
bard
belle-lettres
synecdoche
41. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
circumlocation
digression
rhetoric
rhetorical strategies
42. 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.
farce
analogy
denotation
assonance
43. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
fiction
abstract
ad hominem
complex sentence
44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
oxymoron
syntax
expository
euphemism
45. The perspective from which a story is told
rhetoric
qualify
point of view
allegory
46. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
critique
explication
tone
adage
47. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
dramatic irony
euphemism
conceit
pun
48. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
red herring
burlesque
frame
consonance
49. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
annotation
arch (adj.)
burlesque
fable
50. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
consonance
connotation
homily
harangue
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