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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
annotation
abstract
denotation
sarcasm
2. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
theme
dependent clauses
annotation
3. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
descriptive detail
denotation
dénouement
4. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
concrete detail
personification
malapropism
aphorism
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.
analogy
dénouement
elliptical construction
euphemism
6. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
frame
personification
hyperbole
7. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fiction
fallacy
bombast
argumentation
8. To prove a point or to persuade
oxymoron
argumentation
descriptive detail
argumentative essay
9. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
tone
ellipsis
refute
cacophony
10. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
denotation
canon
assonance
11. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
carpe diem
irony
bard
12. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
logos
clause
Apollonian
13. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
paradox
complex sentence
harangue
adage
14. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
dénouement
epic
euphemism
15. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
conceit
annotation
satire
exposé
16. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
apostrophe
classic
clause
anecdote
17. The main idea of the story
theme
belle-lettres
rhetoric
clause
18. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
critique
exegesis
paradox
circumlocation
19. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
inference
anecdote
rhetorical strategies
ad hominem
20. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
archetype
apostrophe
point of view
21. 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.
argumentation
epithet
cynic
apostrophe
22. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
arch (adj.)
oxymoron
ad hominem
denotation
23. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
clause
digression
exposé
critique
24. To recreate or present with details
conceit
annotation
description
inductive reasoning
25. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
extended metaphor
fallacy
elegy
connotation
26. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
arch (adj.)
digression
rhetoric
27. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
style
rhetorical question
exposé
extended metaphor
28. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
hyperbole
clause
tone
29. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.
euphemism
exposition
rhetorical analysis
didactic
30. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
antagonist
epigram
euphemism
topic sentence
31. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
style
irony
paradox
satire
32. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
denotation
simile
concrete detail
33. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
assonance
Apollonian
understatement
pathos
34. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
expository
aphorism
conceit
exposé
35. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
ethos
critique
arch (adj.)
synthesis essay
36. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
sarcasm
euphony
epithet
37. (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.
topic sentence
abstract
oxymoron
dependent clauses
38. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
genre
metaphor
adage
paradox
39. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
active voice
climax
bombast
40. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
circumlocation
bathos
cacophony
first person singular
41. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
dénouement
farce
tone
eponymous
42. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
first person singular
concrete detail
bombast
carpe diem
43. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
understatement
didactic
epic
ad hominem
44. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
Apollonian
red herring
exposé
45. 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
euphemism
dramatic irony
arch (adj.)
46. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
harangue
Dionysian
simile
deus de machina
47. 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
epigram
anachronism
circumlocation
dependent clauses
48. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
fiction
oxymoron
epigram
49. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
epic
malapropism
understatement
oxymoron
50. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
compound sentence
antithesis
dénouement
clause