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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
connotation
euphony
bombast
comparison and contrast
2. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
explication
antagonist
abstract
dramatic irony
3. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
analogy
external POV
critique
syntax
4. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
dénouement
fable
elliptical construction
archetype
5. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
malapropism
belle-lettres
cynic
oxymoron
6. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
dénouement
farce
argumentative essay
sarcasm
7. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
personification
anecdote
epic
descriptive detail
8. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
logos
allusion
empathy
deus de machina
9. The perspective from which a story is told
malapropism
point of view
climax
qualify
10. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
irony
dependent clauses
fallacy
consonance
11. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
euphony
qualify
synecdoche
understatement
12. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
connotation
argumentation
qualify
ellipsis
13. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
Dionysian
diction
simile
14. (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.
harangue
euphemism
inductive reasoning
active voice
15. Anything that stands for or represents something else
belle-lettres
burlesque
denotation
symbol
16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
ellipsis
euphony
exposition
rhetorical question
17. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
denotation
elliptical construction
satire
epigram
18. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
conceit
exposé
canon
19. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
elegy
Apollonian
epic
euphemism
20. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
digression
concrete detail
annotation
21. The manner in which something is expressed in words
denotation
fiction
pun
antecedent
22. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
classic
external POV
aphorism
compound sentence
23. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
abstract
external POV
didactic
archetype
24. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
epithet
adage
rhetorical question
metaphor
25. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
euphemism
exposé
exegesis
homily
26. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
antithesis
connotation
inference
personification
27. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
connotation
exposé
denotation
rhetorical analysis
28. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
ambiguity
elegy
denotation
digression
29. Inflated - pretentious language.
assonance
bombast
metonymy
refute
30. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
abstract
bombast
epigram
31. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
style
active voice
allusion
32. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
topic sentence
bard
imagery
elliptical construction
33. An observer uses this
exegesis
didactic
external POV
ethos
34. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
annotation
caricature
anachronism
elegy
35. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
anecdote
deus de machina
satire
fallacy
36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
archetype
antithesis
fantasy
dramatic irony
37. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
fallacy
figurative language
ad hominem
elegy
38. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
symbol
archetype
explication
39. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
understatement
empathy
rhetorical strategies
40. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
active voice
assonance
fantasy
apostrophe
41. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
denotation
belle-lettres
hyperbole
point of view
42. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
extended metaphor
understatement
aphorism
43. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
bibliography
anachronism
farce
44. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
diction
logos
connotation
assonance
45. Prove to be false or incorrect
euphemism
exposé
elegy
refute
46. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
allegory
synecdoche
dénouement
47. A comparison using like or as
simile
elliptical construction
connotation
allusion
48. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
bard
concrete detail
caricature
conceit
49. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
ethos
euphony
internal POV
50. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
cynic
personification
pun
bibliography