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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
arch (adj.)
diction
simile
epigram
2. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
circumlocution
anachronism
euphony
first person singular
3. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
exposé
classical
internal POV
personification
4. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
rhetorical strategies
topic sentence
allusion
explication
5. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
external POV
synthesis essay
analogy
rhetoric
6. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
Dionysian
analogy
argumentation
homily
7. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
personification
situational irony
ad hominem
synecdoche
8. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
red herring
ethos
bombast
9. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
description
ambiguity
bombast
dénouement
10. An appeal based on logic or reason
simile
logos
euphemism
cynic
11. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
analogy
style
allegory
epithet
12. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
anachronism
fantasy
denotation
13. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
bombast
circumlocution
rhetorical analysis
refute
14. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
denotation
eponymous
antithesis
deductive reasoning
15. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
red herring
bibliography
exposé
clause
16. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
active voice
hyperbole
denotation
assonance
17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
epithet
pun
aphorism
18. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
burlesque
comparison and contrast
circumlocution
qualify
19. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
Apollonian
ellipsis
elegy
20. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
dénouement
apostrophe
climax
deus de machina
21. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
farce
canon
rhetoric
arch (adj.)
22. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
denotation
fiction
harangue
dependent clauses
23. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
canon
style
dramatic irony
24. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
conceit
fantasy
ambiguity
sarcasm
25. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
denotation
genre
expository
26. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
dénouement
apostrophe
inductive reasoning
27. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
dénouement
didactic
climax
anecdote
28. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
exposition
ethos
inference
circumlocation
29. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
exegesis
burlesque
epic
30. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
antithesis
synthesis essay
satire
clause
31. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
didactic
epithet
consonance
32. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
pun
circumlocution
harangue
exegesis
33. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
climax
carpe diem
belle-lettres
classical
34. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
expository
deductive reasoning
dénouement
extended metaphor
35. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
anecdote
antagonist
ambiguity
circumlocation
36. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
consonance
extended metaphor
style
satire
37. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
point of view
denotation
ad hominem
anecdote
38. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
hyperbole
bombast
circumlocution
deus de machina
39. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
Dionysian
active voice
bibliography
40. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
allusion
situational irony
genre
hyperbole
41. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
empathy
imagery
synthesis essay
42. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
ad hominem
classic
qualify
argumentative essay
43. 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.
ad hominem
digression
inductive reasoning
synthesis essay
44. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
epithet
malapropism
conceit
epigram
45. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
rhetorical question
ellipsis
topic sentence
cynic
46. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
epic
eponymous
irony
47. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
clause
circumlocution
style
exposé
48. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
simile
empathy
satire
synecdoche
49. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
farce
complex sentence
belle-lettres
classic
50. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
personification
cynic
metaphor