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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
Dionysian
apostrophe
ethos
euphemism
2. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
inductive reasoning
adage
epigram
3. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
bathos
homily
theme
4. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
descriptive detail
ethos
concrete detail
5. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
harangue
symbol
rhetorical question
6. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
farce
hyperbole
exegesis
aphorism
7. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
synecdoche
apostrophe
dependent clauses
annotation
8. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
empathy
figurative language
metaphor
adage
9. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classic
elegy
arch (adj.)
classical
10. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
cacophony
Apollonian
inference
11. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
style
exegesis
climax
understatement
12. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
logos
clause
inference
allegory
13. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
homily
carpe diem
ad hominem
denotation
14. (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.
first person singular
abstract
denotation
synecdoche
15. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
rhetorical analysis
synthesis essay
archetype
16. The ability to form mental images of things or events
irony
rhetoric
imagery
paradox
17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
ellipsis
circumlocation
Dionysian
bibliography
18. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
pathos
consonance
canon
understatement
19. 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.
bibliography
epithet
first person singular
caricature
20. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
argumentative essay
circumlocation
paradox
compound sentence
21. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
bard
aphorism
ad hominem
burlesque
22. 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
epithet
connotation
dependent clauses
abstract
23. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
caricature
allegory
Dionysian
bibliography
24. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
classic
epic
burlesque
rhetoric
25. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
refute
dramatic irony
rhetorical analysis
rhetoric
26. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
concrete detail
antithesis
homily
27. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
denotation
metaphor
anecdote
descriptive detail
28. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
deductive reasoning
descriptive detail
fantasy
dramatic irony
29. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
burlesque
metonymy
apostrophe
30. A comparison using like or as
simile
personification
critique
antagonist
31. Anything that stands for or represents something else
fallacy
refute
frame
symbol
32. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
deductive reasoning
oxymoron
bathos
33. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
critique
inductive reasoning
allegory
oxymoron
34. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
comparison and contrast
euphemism
argumentative essay
genre
35. The main idea of the story
fantasy
theme
argumentation
explication
36. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
circumlocution
fallacy
pun
abstract
37. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
logos
clause
irony
38. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
exposition
empathy
consonance
deus de machina
39. 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
frame
dependent clauses
style
connotation
40. Inflated - pretentious language.
argumentation
adage
bombast
syntax
41. A matter discussed in the first person has this
syntax
aphorism
internal POV
concrete detail
42. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
sarcasm
denotation
active voice
43. I - me - my - mine
paradox
first person singular
imagery
denotation
44. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
aphorism
rhetorical strategies
euphony
frame
45. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
euphony
arch (adj.)
dramatic irony
ellipsis
46. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
situational irony
arch (adj.)
inference
47. 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.
exegesis
analogy
ambiguity
consonance
48. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
fable
elegy
dénouement
49. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
exposé
point of view
inference
50. The manner in which something is expressed in words
comparison and contrast
anecdote
fiction
rhetorical analysis