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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fallacy
qualify
situational irony
fable
2. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
antagonist
hyperbole
refute
epigram
3. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
genre
ellipsis
fantasy
classic
4. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
description
ad hominem
theme
analogy
5. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
fallacy
genre
euphemism
deductive reasoning
6. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
abstract
topic sentence
climax
7. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
connotation
ambiguity
hyperbole
malapropism
8. Prove to be false or incorrect
abstract
bathos
eponymous
refute
9. 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.
expository
euphemism
satire
synthesis essay
10. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
denotation
cacophony
Dionysian
dramatic irony
11. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
satire
climax
fallacy
Apollonian
12. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
bathos
figurative language
anachronism
13. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
ellipsis
descriptive detail
abstract
14. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
critique
deus de machina
figurative language
15. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
bard
elegy
denotation
inductive reasoning
16. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
topic sentence
circumlocution
symbol
complex sentence
17. An idea that is implied or suggested
rhetorical analysis
rhetorical question
connotation
oxymoron
18. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
descriptive detail
paradox
ellipsis
annotation
19. To prove a point or to persuade
epic
abstract
aphorism
argumentation
20. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
figurative language
comparison and contrast
exposé
bombast
21. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
rhetorical question
genre
analogy
22. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
genre
empathy
cynic
23. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
first person singular
sarcasm
diction
deductive reasoning
24. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
cynic
homily
carpe diem
extended metaphor
25. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
deductive reasoning
syntax
circumlocution
bombast
26. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
descriptive detail
connotation
rhetoric
extended metaphor
27. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
pathos
bard
metaphor
compound sentence
28. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
ellipsis
active voice
connotation
figurative language
29. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
bombast
argumentation
frame
euphony
30. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
belle-lettres
fiction
deductive reasoning
homily
31. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
bombast
rhetorical analysis
genre
situational irony
32. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
tone
frame
harangue
33. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
ethos
exposé
hyperbole
34. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
dependent clauses
exegesis
complex sentence
simile
35. The ability to form mental images of things or events
situational irony
denotation
malapropism
imagery
36. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
bombast
denotation
aphorism
37. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
climax
bombast
compound sentence
38. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
topic sentence
description
fallacy
genre
39. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
farce
malapropism
denotation
assonance
40. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
aphorism
bard
ellipsis
41. A comparison using like or as
arch (adj.)
simile
denotation
figurative language
42. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
denotation
exposé
canon
adage
43. 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.
harangue
analogy
climax
aphorism
44. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
comparison and contrast
tone
metonymy
ad hominem
45. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
complex sentence
Dionysian
synthesis essay
46. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
euphemism
ethos
logos
aphorism
47. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
epic
irony
frame
euphemism
48. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
exposé
complex sentence
figurative language
49. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
complex sentence
fiction
harangue
Apollonian
50. 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
dependent clauses
empathy
refute
tone