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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
connotation
farce
euphemism
annotation
2. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
elliptical construction
assonance
imagery
red herring
3. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
analogy
rhetorical strategies
antithesis
aphorism
4. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
explication
Apollonian
descriptive detail
anecdote
5. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
empathy
bard
inference
6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
euphemism
descriptive detail
alliteration
7. 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.
irony
paradox
exposition
bombast
8. The perspective from which a story is told
personification
point of view
logos
dependent clauses
9. The main idea of the story
cynic
theme
expository
caricature
10. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
descriptive detail
circumlocution
bard
alliteration
11. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
first person singular
burlesque
arch (adj.)
euphony
12. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
simile
synthesis essay
bathos
13. Prove to be false or incorrect
fantasy
refute
elegy
situational irony
14. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
bombast
refute
description
anachronism
15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
assonance
qualify
synthesis essay
aphorism
16. The ability to form mental images of things or events
deus de machina
belle-lettres
imagery
bombast
17. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
abstract
rhetorical strategies
euphemism
18. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
rhetorical strategies
critique
hyperbole
19. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
genre
paradox
point of view
cynic
20. A word to which a pronoun refers.
figurative language
understatement
expository
antecedent
21. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
denotation
tone
classic
antithesis
22. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
oxymoron
rhetorical strategies
clause
deductive reasoning
23. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
archetype
dénouement
epithet
didactic
24. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
connotation
elliptical construction
first person singular
25. 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.
understatement
denotation
epithet
simile
26. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
carpe diem
syntax
deductive reasoning
euphemism
27. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
cacophony
clause
argumentative essay
adage
28. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
metaphor
Dionysian
rhetorical strategies
synthesis essay
29. A comparison using like or as
consonance
theme
figurative language
simile
30. A matter discussed in the first person has this
bombast
comparison and contrast
internal POV
symbol
31. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
point of view
burlesque
argumentation
connotation
32. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
symbol
exegesis
climax
pun
33. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
canon
fiction
epic
euphemism
34. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
exposition
complex sentence
ethos
alliteration
35. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
didactic
euphemism
classic
36. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
epic
burlesque
ethos
canon
37. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
euphony
internal POV
anachronism
38. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
antagonist
euphony
aphorism
anecdote
39. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
analogy
digression
didactic
situational irony
40. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
description
satire
extended metaphor
deductive reasoning
41. To recreate or present with details
description
allegory
empathy
aphorism
42. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
bathos
anecdote
analogy
inference
43. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
satire
homily
description
connotation
44. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
fantasy
harangue
personification
active voice
45. 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.
understatement
synthesis essay
circumlocution
simile
46. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
epigram
bibliography
rhetorical strategies
bombast
47. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
bathos
connotation
aphorism
dramatic irony
48. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
comparison and contrast
exegesis
allegory
metonymy
49. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
digression
elegy
alliteration
connotation
50. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
belle-lettres
extended metaphor
abstract