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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
climax
malapropism
topic sentence
rhetorical strategies
2. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
rhetorical strategies
elliptical construction
Dionysian
imagery
3. To prove a point or to persuade
exegesis
connotation
archetype
argumentation
4. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
figurative language
annotation
bombast
ellipsis
5. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
connotation
deductive reasoning
extended metaphor
fallacy
6. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
empathy
circumlocution
exposé
7. 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.
imagery
epithet
burlesque
aphorism
8. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
comparison and contrast
apostrophe
exposition
alliteration
9. I - me - my - mine
circumlocution
first person singular
conceit
consonance
10. An idea that is implied or suggested
argumentation
understatement
denotation
connotation
11. 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.
synthesis essay
rhetoric
dramatic irony
elegy
12. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
satire
rhetorical analysis
rhetoric
conceit
13. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
theme
figurative language
exegesis
14. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
paradox
rhetorical question
rhetorical analysis
euphemism
15. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
caricature
allegory
hyperbole
16. A matter discussed in the first person has this
clause
harangue
metonymy
internal POV
17. 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
farce
complex sentence
ad hominem
18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
complex sentence
aphorism
elegy
topic sentence
19. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
antithesis
malapropism
fallacy
extended metaphor
20. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
euphemism
connotation
caricature
dramatic irony
21. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
red herring
farce
antagonist
22. (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.
allusion
expository
abstract
active voice
23. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
metonymy
homily
epic
inference
24. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
connotation
active voice
canon
hyperbole
25. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
fiction
frame
descriptive detail
understatement
26. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
euphemism
archetype
understatement
inference
27. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
rhetorical analysis
apostrophe
fallacy
28. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
figurative language
burlesque
metaphor
29. The dictionary definition of a word.
genre
fantasy
ad hominem
denotation
30. The ability to form mental images of things or events
topic sentence
imagery
bibliography
anecdote
31. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
active voice
empathy
sarcasm
internal POV
32. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
fallacy
deductive reasoning
synecdoche
33. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
alliteration
classical
complex sentence
critique
34. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
clause
tone
circumlocation
style
35. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
figurative language
ambiguity
empathy
synecdoche
36. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
ambiguity
syntax
argumentation
elegy
37. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
theme
caricature
annotation
denotation
38. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
antecedent
explication
metaphor
tone
39. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
ethos
pun
Dionysian
deductive reasoning
40. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
imagery
diction
adage
bibliography
41. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
epigram
anachronism
rhetorical strategies
metonymy
42. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
alliteration
denotation
paradox
euphemism
43. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
fiction
personification
allusion
metaphor
44. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
farce
bombast
burlesque
bard
45. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
bombast
ellipsis
consonance
hyperbole
46. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
denotation
epic
red herring
cacophony
47. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
dramatic irony
internal POV
refute
cynic
48. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
pathos
epic
canon
49. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
argumentation
descriptive detail
allegory
bibliography
50. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
denotation
rhetorical strategies
tone