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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
denotation
abstract
empathy
fantasy
2. (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.
consonance
abstract
circumlocution
complex sentence
3. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
ad hominem
exposé
irony
euphony
4. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
rhetorical question
burlesque
understatement
belle-lettres
5. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
frame
connotation
qualify
classic
6. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
personification
denotation
first person singular
antagonist
7. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
extended metaphor
belle-lettres
adage
metonymy
8. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
epic
conceit
circumlocation
argumentative essay
9. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
comparison and contrast
qualify
bibliography
point of view
10. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
tone
canon
situational irony
extended metaphor
11. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
irony
argumentation
dénouement
12. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
metaphor
external POV
malapropism
synecdoche
13. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
external POV
euphemism
deductive reasoning
genre
14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
denotation
tone
theme
harangue
15. I - me - my - mine
refute
first person singular
comparison and contrast
anachronism
16. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
analogy
metaphor
bombast
fiction
17. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
dependent clauses
argumentative essay
assonance
symbol
18. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
connotation
didactic
bard
19. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
burlesque
euphony
diction
argumentative essay
20. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
metonymy
descriptive detail
personification
paradox
21. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
frame
personification
ellipsis
descriptive detail
22. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
syntax
didactic
elegy
23. 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
explication
malapropism
understatement
24. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
epic
dramatic irony
dénouement
apostrophe
25. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
farce
ad hominem
denotation
argumentation
26. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
pun
archetype
first person singular
27. An idea that is implied or suggested
belle-lettres
deductive reasoning
connotation
logos
28. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
analogy
clause
synecdoche
abstract
29. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
assonance
fable
pathos
canon
30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
apostrophe
refute
complex sentence
belle-lettres
31. A humorous play on words
adage
pun
carpe diem
symbol
32. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
internal POV
diction
exposition
antithesis
33. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
Dionysian
climax
argumentation
harangue
34. A comparison using like or as
dramatic irony
argumentation
refute
simile
35. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
rhetorical strategies
ethos
first person singular
empathy
36. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
arch (adj.)
pathos
dependent clauses
sarcasm
37. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
deductive reasoning
logos
exegesis
38. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
abstract
elegy
burlesque
39. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
didactic
topic sentence
clause
40. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
exposition
sarcasm
apostrophe
metonymy
41. A word to which a pronoun refers.
fiction
antecedent
compound sentence
irony
42. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
refute
analogy
euphemism
classical
43. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
anachronism
dénouement
symbol
carpe diem
44. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
external POV
anachronism
alliteration
frame
45. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
euphony
arch (adj.)
aphorism
46. 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
exposition
irony
style
description
47. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
red herring
anecdote
bombast
48. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
Dionysian
extended metaphor
antagonist
49. The main idea of the story
deus de machina
adage
theme
ellipsis
50. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
concrete detail
exposition
canon
synecdoche