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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
cacophony
apostrophe
ethos
burlesque
2. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
rhetorical strategies
caricature
adage
dénouement
3. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
complex sentence
dramatic irony
assonance
frame
4. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
metaphor
harangue
denotation
concrete detail
5. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
euphemism
description
frame
Apollonian
6. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
farce
oxymoron
active voice
antagonist
7. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
euphemism
ethos
classic
alliteration
8. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fantasy
anecdote
fallacy
antagonist
9. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
antagonist
euphemism
bombast
denotation
10. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
eponymous
external POV
euphemism
critique
11. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
descriptive detail
bombast
deductive reasoning
irony
12. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
rhetorical question
exposé
dénouement
homily
13. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
bibliography
bard
rhetorical strategies
comparison and contrast
14. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
qualify
cacophony
carpe diem
euphemism
15. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
synecdoche
euphony
synthesis essay
farce
16. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
cynic
bombast
euphemism
cacophony
17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
comparison and contrast
logos
syntax
tone
18. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
elliptical construction
cacophony
belle-lettres
19. (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.
antecedent
satire
clause
abstract
20. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
irony
dénouement
expository
antecedent
21. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
deductive reasoning
bombast
connotation
synthesis essay
22. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
refute
genre
frame
dramatic irony
23. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
metonymy
classical
eponymous
anecdote
24. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
expository
inference
theme
hyperbole
25. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
metaphor
epigram
empathy
26. An observer uses this
external POV
dénouement
argumentation
symbol
27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
satire
metonymy
digression
28. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
allusion
expository
caricature
paradox
29. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
metonymy
bombast
pathos
30. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
arch (adj.)
didactic
denotation
31. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
bombast
figurative language
canon
exegesis
32. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
exposé
circumlocution
antecedent
red herring
33. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
explication
critique
assonance
bard
34. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
pun
bard
dénouement
35. 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
refute
ambiguity
style
36. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
allegory
carpe diem
bibliography
denotation
37. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
comparison and contrast
qualify
complex sentence
38. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
pathos
homily
tone
39. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
symbol
theme
allegory
aphorism
40. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
argumentative essay
exposition
complex sentence
topic sentence
41. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
caricature
assonance
irony
42. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
external POV
allegory
annotation
argumentative essay
43. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
dependent clauses
arch (adj.)
first person singular
44. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
cynic
argumentative essay
rhetorical question
metonymy
45. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
euphemism
extended metaphor
logos
46. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ellipsis
ad hominem
metaphor
figurative language
47. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
allusion
apostrophe
euphemism
concrete detail
48. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
descriptive detail
anecdote
rhetoric
antecedent
49. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
argumentative essay
tone
denotation
climax
50. A humorous play on words
caricature
empathy
pun
bibliography