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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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.
descriptive detail
epithet
adage
allegory
2. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
genre
elegy
cynic
3. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
abstract
connotation
dénouement
4. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
carpe diem
fiction
frame
synecdoche
5. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
metonymy
malapropism
red herring
6. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
first person singular
hyperbole
aphorism
metaphor
7. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
Dionysian
genre
homily
archetype
8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
metonymy
external POV
euphemism
syntax
9. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
description
imagery
abstract
10. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
frame
elegy
paradox
connotation
11. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
ethos
euphony
antagonist
allusion
12. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
personification
argumentative essay
analogy
arch (adj.)
13. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
refute
genre
cacophony
caricature
14. To recreate or present with details
description
point of view
expository
refute
15. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
aphorism
bombast
ad hominem
oxymoron
16. The dictionary definition of a word.
connotation
harangue
denotation
genre
17. An observer uses this
deductive reasoning
eponymous
caricature
external POV
18. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
active voice
allusion
classical
19. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
archetype
elegy
symbol
20. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
canon
rhetorical strategies
burlesque
21. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
aphorism
pathos
logos
Apollonian
22. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
alliteration
antithesis
annotation
ethos
23. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
allegory
comparison and contrast
exposition
annotation
24. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
homily
dénouement
connotation
extended metaphor
25. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
burlesque
clause
inference
harangue
26. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
deus de machina
ambiguity
bombast
euphony
27. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
irony
internal POV
description
apostrophe
28. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
aphorism
bombast
genre
ad hominem
29. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
anecdote
dénouement
exposé
abstract
30. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
epithet
pathos
synthesis essay
31. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
irony
deductive reasoning
frame
red herring
32. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
cynic
assonance
antecedent
rhetorical question
33. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
anecdote
theme
didactic
carpe diem
34. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
refute
malapropism
assonance
euphony
35. 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
inference
satire
exposition
36. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
alliteration
situational irony
ethos
style
37. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
diction
empathy
pathos
38. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
fantasy
anecdote
fallacy
synecdoche
39. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
red herring
fantasy
hyperbole
rhetorical strategies
40. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
climax
adage
critique
tone
41. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
satire
situational irony
tone
42. 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
metonymy
style
43. Prove to be false or incorrect
adage
refute
frame
metaphor
44. (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.
theme
circumlocation
paradox
abstract
45. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
hyperbole
style
bathos
circumlocution
46. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
dependent clauses
rhetorical question
extended metaphor
47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
arch (adj.)
comparison and contrast
explication
bombast
48. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
argumentative essay
ethos
classical
belle-lettres
49. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
arch (adj.)
fiction
logos
assonance
50. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
point of view
elliptical construction
conceit
denotation