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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
ellipsis
critique
clause
didactic
2. A comparison using like or as
synthesis essay
alliteration
description
simile
3. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
fallacy
fable
abstract
comparison and contrast
4. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
euphemism
analogy
adage
5. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
circumlocution
imagery
arch (adj.)
pathos
6. To recreate or present with details
red herring
canon
description
metaphor
7. 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.
theme
farce
analogy
euphemism
8. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
pathos
exposé
concrete detail
elliptical construction
9. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
classical
dénouement
synecdoche
10. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
bombast
consonance
active voice
topic sentence
11. An observer uses this
comparison and contrast
external POV
pathos
frame
12. 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
argumentative essay
dependent clauses
bibliography
qualify
13. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
internal POV
climax
Dionysian
Apollonian
14. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
homily
alliteration
bibliography
argumentative essay
15. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
homily
refute
frame
Dionysian
16. The dictionary definition of a word.
antagonist
denotation
paradox
inference
17. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
situational irony
classic
assonance
deductive reasoning
18. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
oxymoron
imagery
bibliography
19. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
symbol
argumentation
inference
circumlocution
20. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
aphorism
aphorism
oxymoron
pun
21. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
cynic
pathos
critique
empathy
22. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
figurative language
critique
dénouement
apostrophe
23. 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.
digression
rhetoric
apostrophe
epithet
24. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
situational irony
genre
diction
theme
25. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
argumentation
active voice
symbol
26. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
theme
epigram
connotation
burlesque
27. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
diction
homily
classical
classic
28. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
rhetorical analysis
empathy
eponymous
elliptical construction
29. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
aphorism
circumlocation
caricature
30. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
connotation
didactic
abstract
fiction
31. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
explication
anecdote
red herring
denotation
32. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
apostrophe
cacophony
situational irony
fantasy
33. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
qualify
canon
fantasy
extended metaphor
34. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
bombast
argumentative essay
expository
external POV
35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
archetype
elegy
belle-lettres
harangue
36. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
situational irony
antagonist
caricature
37. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
internal POV
didactic
aphorism
38. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
aphorism
fiction
anecdote
39. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
ad hominem
deus de machina
conceit
40. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
situational irony
rhetorical analysis
comparison and contrast
compound sentence
41. The manner in which something is expressed in words
farce
fiction
empathy
exposition
42. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
description
bard
qualify
43. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
ellipsis
pathos
digression
harangue
44. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
dramatic irony
denotation
euphemism
metonymy
45. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
theme
climax
tone
fantasy
46. Inflated - pretentious language.
clause
irony
didactic
bombast
47. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
euphemism
diction
climax
48. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
dependent clauses
euphemism
deductive reasoning
figurative language
49. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
sarcasm
connotation
argumentative essay
exposé
50. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
exegesis
analogy
rhetorical strategies
inference