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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
active voice
syntax
description
exposé
2. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
antecedent
epigram
frame
euphemism
3. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
symbol
critique
complex sentence
imagery
4. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
digression
allegory
bibliography
argumentation
5. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
deus de machina
cynic
pun
antagonist
6. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
fable
bibliography
empathy
7. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
critique
antecedent
symbol
oxymoron
8. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
point of view
extended metaphor
oxymoron
style
9. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
cynic
qualify
epithet
circumlocution
10. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
aphorism
synthesis essay
expository
pathos
11. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
harangue
epic
red herring
adage
12. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
rhetorical question
figurative language
rhetorical analysis
13. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
ethos
rhetorical analysis
compound sentence
anachronism
14. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
circumlocation
classical
sarcasm
15. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
argumentative essay
descriptive detail
analogy
16. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
apostrophe
connotation
allusion
theme
17. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
fallacy
deductive reasoning
argumentative essay
antithesis
18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
apostrophe
tone
oxymoron
19. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
external POV
ad hominem
first person singular
allegory
20. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
circumlocation
cynic
harangue
21. An appeal based on logic or reason
description
diction
logos
caricature
22. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
anecdote
aphorism
dramatic irony
hyperbole
23. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
abstract
synthesis essay
rhetorical question
rhetoric
24. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
anachronism
fable
homily
Dionysian
25. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
inductive reasoning
antecedent
understatement
26. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
inductive reasoning
exegesis
descriptive detail
rhetoric
27. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
pun
farce
expository
didactic
28. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
euphemism
deductive reasoning
symbol
ambiguity
29. 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.
exposition
conceit
oxymoron
inductive reasoning
30. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
exposition
exegesis
dependent clauses
comparison and contrast
31. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
euphony
climax
adage
hyperbole
32. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
epithet
bibliography
eponymous
syntax
33. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
personification
didactic
figurative language
red herring
34. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
aphorism
assonance
exposition
situational irony
35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
belle-lettres
critique
point of view
36. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
personification
malapropism
descriptive detail
deductive reasoning
37. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
diction
connotation
argumentation
bathos
38. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
inference
circumlocution
explication
paradox
39. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
irony
tone
satire
oxymoron
40. An observer uses this
bombast
external POV
argumentative essay
bombast
41. To prove a point or to persuade
ambiguity
ad hominem
argumentation
antithesis
42. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
deus de machina
irony
figurative language
exposition
43. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
archetype
digression
euphemism
complex sentence
44. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
malapropism
anecdote
aphorism
critique
45. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
metonymy
caricature
deus de machina
aphorism
46. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
expository
archetype
ethos
sarcasm
47. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
empathy
syntax
fallacy
48. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
eponymous
compound sentence
clause
imagery
49. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
situational irony
extended metaphor
abstract
Apollonian
50. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
exposé
consonance
dependent clauses
comparison and contrast
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