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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
deus de machina
exposé
comparison and contrast
Apollonian
2. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
argumentation
antagonist
exposition
3. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
sarcasm
empathy
aphorism
4. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
synecdoche
internal POV
aphorism
bard
5. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
digression
antithesis
diction
antagonist
6. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
ethos
epic
dependent clauses
frame
7. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
denotation
assonance
point of view
dénouement
8. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
anachronism
bombast
ad hominem
archetype
9. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
ellipsis
circumlocation
anecdote
epic
10. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
euphony
clause
ethos
exposé
11. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
denotation
concrete detail
inductive reasoning
personification
12. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
dependent clauses
euphemism
exposition
deductive reasoning
13. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
understatement
dependent clauses
theme
14. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
eponymous
frame
circumlocution
15. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
bard
ambiguity
adage
16. (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.
hyperbole
tone
rhetorical strategies
active voice
17. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
burlesque
rhetorical question
anecdote
connotation
18. 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
climax
bombast
conceit
19. 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.
style
rhetorical analysis
exposition
apostrophe
20. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
analogy
explication
euphony
21. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
complex sentence
digression
frame
pathos
22. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
denotation
denotation
allegory
farce
23. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
ambiguity
hyperbole
euphemism
24. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
classical
hyperbole
assonance
genre
25. A word to which a pronoun refers.
qualify
antecedent
understatement
sarcasm
26. The perspective from which a story is told
dénouement
metaphor
point of view
annotation
27. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
internal POV
figurative language
elliptical construction
rhetorical strategies
28. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
synthesis essay
belle-lettres
alliteration
metonymy
29. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
fable
deus de machina
ambiguity
epigram
30. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
bibliography
abstract
denotation
31. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
harangue
topic sentence
anachronism
oxymoron
32. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
compound sentence
connotation
exposé
fallacy
33. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
situational irony
classic
bombast
concrete detail
34. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
metonymy
classical
digression
35. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
arch (adj.)
consonance
style
alliteration
36. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
diction
circumlocution
annotation
oxymoron
37. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
concrete detail
bombast
exposé
fable
38. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
antagonist
extended metaphor
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
39. 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.
belle-lettres
analogy
understatement
arch (adj.)
40. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
description
adage
symbol
41. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
rhetoric
canon
harangue
42. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
sarcasm
cacophony
epigram
43. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
synecdoche
cacophony
archetype
eponymous
44. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
antithesis
carpe diem
simile
argumentation
45. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
aphorism
exposition
anecdote
46. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
epic
explication
elegy
inference
47. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
arch (adj.)
climax
farce
classical
48. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
anachronism
comparison and contrast
exposé
oxymoron
49. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
homily
fallacy
rhetoric
symbol
50. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
Dionysian
arch (adj.)
frame
burlesque