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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
conceit
inductive reasoning
diction
syntax
2. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
harangue
fallacy
refute
3. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
red herring
figurative language
archetype
4. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
style
climax
euphemism
simile
5. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
active voice
imagery
exposé
classical
6. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
antithesis
ad hominem
bombast
exegesis
7. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
epigram
explication
pun
antithesis
8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
critique
burlesque
Dionysian
sarcasm
9. A humorous play on words
pun
connotation
genre
refute
10. The main idea of the story
arch (adj.)
abstract
theme
inductive reasoning
11. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
fiction
allegory
anecdote
12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
imagery
allusion
descriptive detail
13. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
comparison and contrast
empathy
fable
bibliography
14. 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.
descriptive detail
caricature
synthesis essay
canon
15. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
Apollonian
concrete detail
homily
rhetoric
16. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
canon
critique
active voice
17. An idea that is implied or suggested
assonance
argumentative essay
arch (adj.)
connotation
18. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
exposition
anachronism
adage
red herring
19. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
extended metaphor
Apollonian
homily
symbol
20. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
aphorism
climax
situational irony
21. To recreate or present with details
fiction
description
archetype
frame
22. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
cynic
extended metaphor
theme
style
23. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
dramatic irony
circumlocation
harangue
bard
24. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
red herring
belle-lettres
exposition
figurative language
25. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
canon
explication
bombast
inductive reasoning
26. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
external POV
circumlocation
oxymoron
bathos
27. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
comparison and contrast
syntax
rhetorical analysis
classic
28. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
Dionysian
epithet
simile
burlesque
29. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
elegy
carpe diem
clause
inductive reasoning
30. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
euphemism
qualify
assonance
ambiguity
31. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
bibliography
deductive reasoning
figurative language
aphorism
32. 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.
annotation
euphemism
situational irony
exposition
33. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
metaphor
inductive reasoning
paradox
argumentative essay
34. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
metonymy
symbol
homily
style
35. Anything that stands for or represents something else
internal POV
concrete detail
symbol
critique
36. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
irony
harangue
antagonist
37. (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.
exposition
climax
connotation
active voice
38. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
extended metaphor
consonance
arch (adj.)
tone
39. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
anachronism
point of view
rhetorical strategies
dramatic irony
40. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
imagery
annotation
red herring
compound sentence
41. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
clause
circumlocution
caricature
Apollonian
42. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
exegesis
understatement
circumlocution
43. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
conceit
metaphor
rhetoric
apostrophe
44. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
elegy
pathos
theme
45. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
circumlocation
tone
expository
anecdote
46. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
Apollonian
didactic
situational irony
complex sentence
47. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
alliteration
red herring
diction
circumlocation
48. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
pathos
oxymoron
rhetoric
situational irony
49. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
concrete detail
malapropism
bard
connotation
50. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
syntax
archetype
euphemism
metaphor