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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
external POV
cynic
euphony
argumentation
2. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
dénouement
dependent clauses
classical
3. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
argumentative essay
situational irony
rhetorical question
oxymoron
4. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
harangue
simile
ellipsis
5. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
ambiguity
bibliography
epigram
belle-lettres
6. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
conceit
archetype
classic
fallacy
7. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
exegesis
classic
first person singular
oxymoron
8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
imagery
fantasy
arch (adj.)
circumlocution
9. The manner in which something is expressed in words
external POV
rhetorical analysis
belle-lettres
fiction
10. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
alliteration
synthesis essay
first person singular
11. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
refute
fable
aphorism
argumentative essay
12. 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
annotation
circumlocution
assonance
13. The dictionary definition of a word.
climax
epic
compound sentence
denotation
14. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
bard
refute
cynic
dramatic irony
15. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
carpe diem
arch (adj.)
personification
satire
16. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
consonance
dependent clauses
Apollonian
bibliography
17. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
personification
climax
dénouement
18. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
fiction
pathos
internal POV
deus de machina
19. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
analogy
ethos
allusion
20. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
personification
diction
elegy
21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
connotation
syntax
figurative language
22. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
conceit
complex sentence
concrete detail
circumlocation
23. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
antecedent
didactic
circumlocution
24. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
circumlocution
elegy
Dionysian
denotation
25. 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.
theme
epithet
antithesis
ellipsis
26. A humorous play on words
antithesis
sarcasm
synthesis essay
pun
27. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
syntax
antagonist
epic
conceit
28. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
oxymoron
metonymy
homily
empathy
29. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
rhetorical strategies
alliteration
extended metaphor
deductive reasoning
30. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
descriptive detail
canon
explication
logos
31. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
oxymoron
connotation
ethos
annotation
32. An appeal based on logic or reason
assonance
elegy
logos
aphorism
33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
denotation
allusion
classical
34. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
ellipsis
consonance
pun
alliteration
35. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
cynic
classic
descriptive detail
36. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
figurative language
empathy
expository
bard
37. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
simile
farce
elegy
burlesque
38. To recreate or present with details
red herring
point of view
description
malapropism
39. (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.
allusion
cynic
dependent clauses
abstract
40. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
circumlocation
climax
inference
antagonist
41. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
compound sentence
topic sentence
didactic
42. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
annotation
comparison and contrast
harangue
43. 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.
extended metaphor
euphemism
elegy
synthesis essay
44. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
arch (adj.)
complex sentence
fallacy
satire
45. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
internal POV
elliptical construction
harangue
allegory
46. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
theme
apostrophe
annotation
47. A word to which a pronoun refers.
frame
internal POV
canon
antecedent
48. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
annotation
ellipsis
symbol
frame
49. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
complex sentence
description
denotation
qualify
50. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
metonymy
ad hominem
pathos
ethos