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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
harangue
euphemism
fable
inference
2. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
archetype
deus de machina
connotation
3. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
abstract
comparison and contrast
epic
hyperbole
4. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
rhetorical analysis
fable
pathos
synecdoche
5. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
synecdoche
adage
bibliography
euphemism
6. A matter discussed in the first person has this
classical
metonymy
internal POV
irony
7. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
denotation
arch (adj.)
ellipsis
8. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
synecdoche
carpe diem
climax
9. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
homily
internal POV
fallacy
10. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
cynic
descriptive detail
conceit
style
11. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
denotation
syntax
red herring
fantasy
12. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
cacophony
circumlocation
apostrophe
13. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
eponymous
consonance
annotation
Apollonian
14. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
paradox
rhetoric
synthesis essay
fable
15. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
qualify
epic
alliteration
16. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
syntax
deductive reasoning
bathos
epigram
17. To prove a point or to persuade
syntax
descriptive detail
argumentation
anecdote
18. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
red herring
oxymoron
fable
ethos
19. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
ellipsis
anecdote
euphemism
20. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
euphemism
red herring
allusion
alliteration
21. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
dependent clauses
sarcasm
rhetorical question
22. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
caricature
antithesis
euphemism
figurative language
23. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
concrete detail
circumlocation
arch (adj.)
24. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
situational irony
active voice
carpe diem
cacophony
25. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
Dionysian
climax
critique
connotation
26. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
synecdoche
digression
situational irony
first person singular
27. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
consonance
anecdote
frame
ellipsis
28. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
circumlocution
apostrophe
exposition
assonance
29. (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.
simile
abstract
circumlocution
imagery
30. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
fable
classic
caricature
31. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
hyperbole
farce
empathy
genre
32. Prove to be false or incorrect
circumlocation
argumentation
refute
burlesque
33. 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.
ambiguity
anecdote
synthesis essay
comparison and contrast
34. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
synthesis essay
euphony
ellipsis
satire
35. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
epithet
sarcasm
Dionysian
36. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
euphony
ambiguity
caricature
abstract
37. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
classic
aphorism
expository
ambiguity
38. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
ad hominem
allusion
rhetorical strategies
aphorism
39. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
rhetorical strategies
antithesis
denotation
irony
40. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
comparison and contrast
metonymy
euphemism
eponymous
41. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
alliteration
elegy
personification
anachronism
42. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
metonymy
epigram
euphemism
malapropism
43. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
oxymoron
bard
topic sentence
44. 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.
fable
analogy
descriptive detail
rhetorical question
45. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
euphemism
digression
classic
dénouement
46. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
rhetorical question
malapropism
synecdoche
fantasy
47. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
empathy
exposition
bombast
48. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
archetype
imagery
abstract
annotation
49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
cynic
carpe diem
antecedent
elliptical construction
50. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
malapropism
active voice
rhetoric
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