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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
ellipsis
style
irony
theme
2. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
assonance
farce
rhetorical strategies
3. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
critique
clause
rhetorical strategies
epic
4. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
antecedent
anecdote
exposition
belle-lettres
5. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
ellipsis
argumentative essay
assonance
rhetorical strategies
6. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
antagonist
rhetorical analysis
rhetoric
7. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
exposé
ambiguity
qualify
theme
8. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
belle-lettres
cynic
oxymoron
9. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
allusion
consonance
pun
abstract
10. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
antagonist
concrete detail
argumentative essay
compound sentence
11. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
connotation
genre
pathos
elegy
12. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
topic sentence
conceit
exposition
13. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and
bard
dependent clauses
frame
ad hominem
14. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
clause
belle-lettres
ellipsis
understatement
15. A matter discussed in the first person has this
rhetorical question
anecdote
bard
internal POV
16. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
inference
didactic
bathos
rhetorical question
17. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
bombast
pathos
fantasy
annotation
18. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
understatement
metonymy
ethos
irony
19. The perspective from which a story is told
syntax
canon
metaphor
point of view
20. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
imagery
exposition
critique
21. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
abstract
inference
epigram
allusion
22. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
epithet
aphorism
diction
bibliography
23. The manner in which something is expressed in words
personification
rhetorical strategies
metaphor
fiction
24. Inflated - pretentious language.
external POV
bombast
tone
figurative language
25. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
pathos
connotation
comparison and contrast
bard
26. An appeal based on logic or reason
exposition
theme
exposé
logos
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.
figurative language
tone
exposition
deus de machina
28. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
bombast
concrete detail
anachronism
29. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
exegesis
syntax
genre
qualify
30. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
pun
complex sentence
allusion
31. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
understatement
fallacy
harangue
connotation
32. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
frame
consonance
first person singular
apostrophe
33. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
style
paradox
synthesis essay
34. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
red herring
sarcasm
diction
35. To recreate or present with details
figurative language
description
sarcasm
connotation
36. A humorous play on words
digression
pun
analogy
circumlocution
37. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
symbol
expository
circumlocution
38. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
cynic
topic sentence
exposé
39. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
didactic
Apollonian
abstract
sarcasm
40. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
argumentative essay
arch (adj.)
anachronism
bard
41. A comparison using like or as
red herring
simile
irony
anecdote
42. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
didactic
descriptive detail
euphony
circumlocution
43. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
antagonist
epigram
descriptive detail
44. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
irony
style
exegesis
bombast
45. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
antagonist
metaphor
epigram
anecdote
46. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
connotation
conceit
aphorism
burlesque
47. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
hyperbole
classic
adage
48. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
synecdoche
anecdote
rhetoric
comparison and contrast
49. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
fable
conceit
cacophony
50. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
didactic
hyperbole
antagonist
Apollonian