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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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
caricature
empathy
dependent clauses
adage
2. An idea that is implied or suggested
ellipsis
conceit
connotation
tone
3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
satire
elliptical construction
connotation
harangue
4. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
exposition
syntax
didactic
5. 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.
caricature
analogy
style
rhetoric
6. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
rhetoric
irony
rhetorical strategies
genre
7. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
metaphor
compound sentence
qualify
8. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
circumlocation
oxymoron
deductive reasoning
fable
9. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
eponymous
pun
compound sentence
sarcasm
10. An observer uses this
external POV
epithet
bard
syntax
11. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
hyperbole
argumentation
metaphor
euphemism
12. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
connotation
consonance
climax
13. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
ethos
synecdoche
classic
bathos
14. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
belle-lettres
complex sentence
bombast
oxymoron
15. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
extended metaphor
arch (adj.)
bibliography
bard
16. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
rhetorical analysis
clause
qualify
17. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
classic
aphorism
cacophony
compound sentence
18. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
anachronism
tone
denotation
ad hominem
19. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
situational irony
active voice
bard
epigram
20. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
apostrophe
assonance
syntax
fable
21. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
cacophony
aphorism
classical
antithesis
22. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
satire
bibliography
oxymoron
pathos
23. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
aphorism
rhetorical analysis
classic
24. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
syntax
sarcasm
circumlocution
classical
25. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
synecdoche
consonance
allegory
26. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
dramatic irony
personification
annotation
eponymous
27. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
Dionysian
exegesis
diction
carpe diem
28. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
rhetoric
caricature
irony
29. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
denotation
dramatic irony
dénouement
deductive reasoning
30. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
epigram
synecdoche
antithesis
31. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
allusion
cacophony
climax
Apollonian
32. 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.
oxymoron
refute
synthesis essay
understatement
33. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
epigram
denotation
paradox
34. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
farce
expository
descriptive detail
adage
35. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
caricature
rhetorical analysis
metaphor
digression
36. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
tone
personification
qualify
cacophony
37. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antithesis
antecedent
dependent clauses
eponymous
38. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
metonymy
first person singular
arch (adj.)
exegesis
39. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
anachronism
personification
descriptive detail
didactic
40. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
description
pun
abstract
41. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
imagery
abstract
rhetoric
classic
42. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
allegory
consonance
rhetoric
43. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
exposé
descriptive detail
satire
consonance
44. To prove a point or to persuade
inductive reasoning
argumentation
genre
allegory
45. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
bard
alliteration
first person singular
46. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
classic
exegesis
explication
situational irony
47. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
belle-lettres
elliptical construction
fiction
48. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
elegy
comparison and contrast
Apollonian
49. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
allusion
synthesis essay
abstract
50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
active voice
harangue
satire
metonymy