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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
abstract
aphorism
figurative language
synecdoche
2. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
euphemism
elliptical construction
fantasy
complex sentence
3. The ability to form mental images of things or events
aphorism
circumlocution
imagery
belle-lettres
4. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
farce
conceit
fable
dramatic irony
5. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
exposé
apostrophe
denotation
rhetorical analysis
6. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
canon
assonance
simile
metaphor
7. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.
personification
exegesis
active voice
bibliography
8. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
exposé
bombast
belle-lettres
allegory
9. 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
ad hominem
dependent clauses
anachronism
classic
10. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
connotation
aphorism
circumlocution
pun
11. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
deductive reasoning
alliteration
apostrophe
extended metaphor
12. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
metaphor
frame
imagery
external POV
13. 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.
consonance
farce
fable
exposition
14. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
first person singular
epithet
homily
alliteration
15. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
pathos
connotation
genre
syntax
16. 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.
cynic
synthesis essay
empathy
epic
17. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
first person singular
topic sentence
conceit
descriptive detail
18. The manner in which something is expressed in words
epic
deus de machina
fiction
archetype
19. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
euphony
apostrophe
figurative language
20. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
rhetorical analysis
digression
cacophony
21. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
fable
style
oxymoron
belle-lettres
22. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
classical
rhetorical question
fiction
23. An appeal based on logic or reason
figurative language
personification
logos
aphorism
24. Inflated - pretentious language.
exposé
analogy
bombast
apostrophe
25. A humorous play on words
euphemism
exegesis
carpe diem
pun
26. A comparison using like or as
connotation
frame
irony
simile
27. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
rhetoric
point of view
farce
28. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
argumentative essay
red herring
epic
fable
29. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
paradox
rhetorical strategies
burlesque
30. A matter discussed in the first person has this
aphorism
internal POV
anachronism
abstract
31. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
dependent clauses
inductive reasoning
exposé
personification
32. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
deductive reasoning
point of view
argumentation
33. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
imagery
connotation
adage
34. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
analogy
ellipsis
qualify
rhetorical analysis
35. I - me - my - mine
cynic
fiction
synecdoche
first person singular
36. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
rhetorical strategies
style
ambiguity
fantasy
37. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
style
deus de machina
alliteration
argumentative essay
38. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
connotation
hyperbole
metaphor
malapropism
39. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
assonance
malapropism
elliptical construction
annotation
40. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
synthesis essay
deductive reasoning
understatement
critique
41. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
hyperbole
simile
eponymous
clause
42. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
alliteration
aphorism
refute
anecdote
43. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
frame
canon
homily
antithesis
44. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
belle-lettres
critique
empathy
rhetorical analysis
45. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
complex sentence
malapropism
denotation
bathos
46. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
description
complex sentence
connotation
47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
deductive reasoning
expository
explication
analogy
48. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
compound sentence
sarcasm
paradox
empathy
49. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
hyperbole
malapropism
concrete detail
qualify
50. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
syntax
analogy
euphony
imagery