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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
metonymy
antagonist
imagery
descriptive detail
2. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
consonance
euphemism
genre
3. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
annotation
critique
classic
4. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
exposé
imagery
figurative language
5. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
metonymy
rhetorical strategies
dénouement
expository
6. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
aphorism
allusion
assonance
synecdoche
7. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
antithesis
compound sentence
classic
satire
8. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
comparison and contrast
euphemism
complex sentence
burlesque
9. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
rhetorical strategies
connotation
epithet
ellipsis
10. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
aphorism
pathos
elliptical construction
dramatic irony
11. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
antecedent
allusion
elliptical construction
adage
12. The ability to form mental images of things or events
figurative language
paradox
imagery
tone
13. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
fiction
cacophony
hyperbole
complex sentence
14. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
point of view
clause
concrete detail
analogy
15. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
external POV
classical
denotation
16. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
epithet
ellipsis
metaphor
description
17. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
bathos
malapropism
deductive reasoning
expository
18. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
point of view
anecdote
burlesque
19. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
circumlocation
allusion
aphorism
eponymous
20. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
dénouement
homily
situational irony
red herring
21. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
imagery
caricature
anachronism
dramatic irony
22. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
exposé
allegory
farce
didactic
23. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
rhetoric
canon
malapropism
dramatic irony
24. A word to which a pronoun refers.
apostrophe
aphorism
Dionysian
antecedent
25. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
bombast
pun
exegesis
26. A humorous play on words
pun
denotation
connotation
understatement
27. 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
allegory
satire
figurative language
28. 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.
exposé
dependent clauses
synthesis essay
genre
29. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
rhetoric
oxymoron
rhetorical question
empathy
30. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
empathy
aphorism
alliteration
31. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
frame
pun
comparison and contrast
32. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
cynic
eponymous
classic
conceit
33. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
deus de machina
topic sentence
rhetorical analysis
metaphor
34. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
burlesque
consonance
metonymy
frame
35. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
deus de machina
anecdote
homily
cacophony
36. 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
inductive reasoning
bombast
style
circumlocution
37. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
comparison and contrast
rhetorical strategies
rhetorical analysis
rhetorical question
38. (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.
abstract
allusion
Dionysian
euphemism
39. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
explication
epigram
understatement
homily
40. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
paradox
belle-lettres
bombast
comparison and contrast
41. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
antagonist
archetype
climax
anachronism
42. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
denotation
irony
ellipsis
genre
43. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
compound sentence
imagery
rhetorical question
44. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
analogy
circumlocution
anachronism
ad hominem
45. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
theme
rhetorical strategies
personification
cacophony
46. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
clause
red herring
active voice
47. 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.
simile
epithet
rhetorical question
denotation
48. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
bard
fiction
description
49. The manner in which something is expressed in words
circumlocution
fiction
empathy
paradox
50. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
critique
comparison and contrast
bombast
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