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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
imagery
elliptical construction
comparison and contrast
ethos
2. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
euphony
dénouement
malapropism
figurative language
3. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
active voice
aphorism
concrete detail
annotation
4. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
denotation
analogy
simile
circumlocution
5. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
euphemism
red herring
explication
metonymy
6. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
style
dependent clauses
metaphor
annotation
7. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
classical
rhetorical strategies
alliteration
critique
8. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
personification
rhetorical question
hyperbole
9. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
explication
irony
descriptive detail
fantasy
10. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
empathy
consonance
antithesis
11. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
epic
circumlocution
bathos
pathos
12. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
allusion
active voice
rhetorical strategies
point of view
13. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
analogy
metonymy
antagonist
bard
14. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
dénouement
Apollonian
cynic
elliptical construction
15. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
compound sentence
deductive reasoning
circumlocution
clause
16. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
comparison and contrast
ellipsis
classic
17. (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.
active voice
refute
qualify
metaphor
18. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
diction
compound sentence
expository
19. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
aphorism
oxymoron
anachronism
bibliography
20. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
elliptical construction
pun
digression
21. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
climax
allusion
denotation
pathos
22. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
tone
consonance
euphemism
extended metaphor
23. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
exegesis
dramatic irony
bombast
24. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
qualify
inductive reasoning
canon
25. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
concrete detail
satire
descriptive detail
anecdote
26. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
inductive reasoning
hyperbole
fallacy
epithet
27. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
ambiguity
Dionysian
cacophony
burlesque
28. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
euphemism
point of view
adage
bibliography
29. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
fantasy
description
deus de machina
harangue
30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
conceit
external POV
aphorism
31. 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.
diction
synthesis essay
symbol
bibliography
32. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
abstract
pun
belle-lettres
rhetorical question
33. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
epithet
Apollonian
archetype
classical
34. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
Apollonian
analogy
climax
35. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
theme
metonymy
harangue
36. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
classic
red herring
denotation
conceit
37. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
fantasy
active voice
clause
38. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
consonance
first person singular
homily
malapropism
39. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
analogy
epithet
anachronism
40. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
antithesis
circumlocation
paradox
epigram
41. To prove a point or to persuade
Apollonian
theme
fallacy
argumentation
42. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
first person singular
tone
active voice
43. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
exposition
syntax
oxymoron
44. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
refute
qualify
malapropism
arch (adj.)
45. Inflated - pretentious language.
connotation
bombast
critique
argumentative essay
46. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
adage
argumentative essay
bombast
47. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
fable
euphemism
satire
48. A matter discussed in the first person has this
argumentative essay
internal POV
satire
aphorism
49. A humorous play on words
homily
alliteration
pun
anachronism
50. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
malapropism
classical
symbol