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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
rhetorical strategies
syntax
ambiguity
refute
2. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
burlesque
classic
extended metaphor
inference
3. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
oxymoron
extended metaphor
complex sentence
4. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
synthesis essay
Dionysian
archetype
conceit
5. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
belle-lettres
allegory
sarcasm
elliptical construction
6. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
Dionysian
metaphor
epigram
belle-lettres
7. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
synecdoche
exegesis
ellipsis
8. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
external POV
comparison and contrast
connotation
9. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
descriptive detail
bibliography
ellipsis
consonance
10. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
metaphor
external POV
malapropism
fantasy
11. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
eponymous
satire
qualify
12. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
logos
eponymous
dénouement
13. 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.
refute
antithesis
analogy
archetype
14. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
arch (adj.)
climax
concrete detail
euphony
15. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
didactic
hyperbole
personification
complex sentence
16. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
belle-lettres
exposé
anachronism
dénouement
17. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
elliptical construction
personification
cacophony
dramatic irony
18. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
antecedent
aphorism
euphemism
belle-lettres
19. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
deus de machina
fiction
homily
aphorism
20. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
deus de machina
bibliography
antithesis
alliteration
21. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
connotation
aphorism
epithet
malapropism
22. An observer uses this
antithesis
rhetorical strategies
genre
external POV
23. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
anachronism
compound sentence
classical
digression
24. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
alliteration
diction
bombast
cynic
25. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
classical
exposition
anachronism
didactic
26. Prove to be false or incorrect
abstract
satire
refute
irony
27. A word to which a pronoun refers.
epigram
ethos
antecedent
aphorism
28. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
bibliography
circumlocution
first person singular
refute
29. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
carpe diem
denotation
rhetorical analysis
canon
30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
rhetorical strategies
elliptical construction
adage
topic sentence
31. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
consonance
red herring
fiction
32. I - me - my - mine
cynic
ellipsis
epigram
first person singular
33. Inflated - pretentious language.
pathos
comparison and contrast
elegy
bombast
34. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
imagery
conceit
bibliography
paradox
35. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
rhetorical question
exegesis
anachronism
didactic
36. 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
dependent clauses
inference
digression
allegory
37. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
analogy
critique
fable
38. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
rhetoric
logos
climax
39. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
diction
syntax
exposé
classical
40. 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.
epithet
epic
topic sentence
denotation
41. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
eponymous
bathos
theme
fallacy
42. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
explication
hyperbole
bombast
satire
43. A matter discussed in the first person has this
personification
diction
fallacy
internal POV
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.
simile
abstract
caricature
pun
45. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
malapropism
circumlocation
antagonist
46. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
didactic
argumentative essay
aphorism
empathy
47. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
pun
circumlocution
deductive reasoning
48. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
epithet
allusion
symbol
49. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
aphorism
antagonist
adage
50. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
euphony
euphemism
denotation
oxymoron