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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.
figurative language
antagonist
compound sentence
external POV
2. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
internal POV
epithet
arch (adj.)
didactic
3. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
bathos
bombast
explication
4. 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.
analogy
adage
dependent clauses
antithesis
5. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
symbol
Dionysian
aphorism
6. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
allegory
syntax
extended metaphor
analogy
7. 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.
annotation
ethos
exposition
clause
8. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
frame
abstract
harangue
circumlocation
9. The manner in which something is expressed in words
ambiguity
fiction
synthesis essay
sarcasm
10. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
denotation
irony
personification
expository
11. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
fallacy
connotation
explication
cynic
12. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
aphorism
fiction
bathos
rhetoric
13. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
metaphor
assonance
pathos
comparison and contrast
14. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
internal POV
synecdoche
clause
figurative language
15. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
consonance
imagery
denotation
16. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
dénouement
aphorism
bathos
annotation
17. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
rhetorical analysis
argumentation
antithesis
bibliography
18. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
theme
anachronism
understatement
fallacy
19. (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.
diction
genre
antagonist
active voice
20. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
caricature
clause
style
21. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
comparison and contrast
exposé
arch (adj.)
red herring
22. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
tone
dramatic irony
argumentation
empathy
23. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
external POV
annotation
bard
caricature
24. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
exposé
assonance
fallacy
situational irony
25. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
metaphor
compound sentence
exposé
euphemism
26. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
rhetoric
synthesis essay
digression
27. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
argumentation
rhetorical question
annotation
28. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
style
archetype
ellipsis
classic
29. A word to which a pronoun refers.
malapropism
denotation
antecedent
dénouement
30. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
comparison and contrast
carpe diem
bibliography
descriptive detail
31. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
circumlocution
aphorism
symbol
32. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
denotation
oxymoron
satire
caricature
33. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
exposé
rhetorical analysis
logos
bombast
34. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
carpe diem
antecedent
descriptive detail
35. 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.
epithet
rhetorical strategies
fantasy
oxymoron
36. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
first person singular
denotation
internal POV
classical
37. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
conceit
classic
point of view
38. The main idea of the story
classical
theme
bombast
qualify
39. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
simile
bombast
dependent clauses
40. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
internal POV
bard
abstract
didactic
41. A matter discussed in the first person has this
pathos
internal POV
euphemism
eponymous
42. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
irony
anecdote
bathos
43. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
fantasy
burlesque
adage
44. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
fiction
synecdoche
denotation
elegy
45. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
anecdote
rhetorical question
circumlocution
inference
46. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
circumlocation
harangue
deductive reasoning
extended metaphor
47. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
cynic
classic
cacophony
48. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
arch (adj.)
extended metaphor
elliptical construction
eponymous
49. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
active voice
genre
consonance
topic sentence
50. A comparison using like or as
euphemism
qualify
simile
analogy