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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
argumentation
clause
analogy
2. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
alliteration
epigram
diction
bombast
3. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
deductive reasoning
critique
bathos
fallacy
4. (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.
fantasy
active voice
epic
circumlocution
5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
deus de machina
bombast
ellipsis
6. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
complex sentence
metaphor
dependent clauses
compound sentence
7. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
harangue
expository
satire
8. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
elliptical construction
red herring
bard
dramatic irony
9. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
complex sentence
first person singular
argumentative essay
genre
10. An idea that is implied or suggested
euphemism
conceit
archetype
connotation
11. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
caricature
euphony
style
12. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
cynic
concrete detail
annotation
didactic
13. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
clause
exegesis
synthesis essay
allegory
14. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
burlesque
Apollonian
assonance
15. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
epithet
point of view
Apollonian
16. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
aphorism
euphemism
farce
17. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
dénouement
pathos
dependent clauses
18. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
ad hominem
rhetoric
descriptive detail
Apollonian
19. (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.
sarcasm
epithet
pathos
abstract
20. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
diction
clause
bard
bombast
21. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
hyperbole
complex sentence
classic
didactic
22. A comparison using like or as
argumentation
genre
simile
fiction
23. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
epithet
exposé
epic
farce
24. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
antithesis
expository
internal POV
25. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
bombast
theme
situational irony
dénouement
26. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
satire
adage
red herring
alliteration
27. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
didactic
denotation
bard
28. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
clause
bombast
ambiguity
dependent clauses
29. A humorous play on words
bibliography
fable
pun
annotation
30. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
rhetoric
irony
rhetorical analysis
31. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
exposé
synthesis essay
concrete detail
symbol
32. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
internal POV
style
hyperbole
ad hominem
33. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
bard
denotation
personification
inductive reasoning
34. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
deus de machina
elliptical construction
explication
conceit
35. 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.
canon
compound sentence
analogy
antagonist
36. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
bathos
euphemism
simile
euphony
37. To recreate or present with details
comparison and contrast
description
farce
denotation
38. The perspective from which a story is told
logos
point of view
cynic
elegy
39. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
euphemism
epic
elegy
descriptive detail
40. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
external POV
consonance
classic
circumlocution
41. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
digression
rhetorical analysis
comparison and contrast
42. 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
empathy
apostrophe
dependent clauses
assonance
43. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
antithesis
malapropism
circumlocation
dénouement
44. I - me - my - mine
homily
imagery
description
first person singular
45. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
climax
comparison and contrast
adage
epigram
46. 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.
epithet
classic
fantasy
synthesis essay
47. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
understatement
aphorism
critique
dénouement
48. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
classic
hyperbole
ellipsis
carpe diem
49. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
anecdote
connotation
classic
synthesis essay
50. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
elegy
homily
caricature
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