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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
elegy
archetype
epithet
anachronism
2. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
annotation
ethos
deductive reasoning
3. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
deductive reasoning
internal POV
allusion
4. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
fiction
euphemism
Apollonian
5. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
bard
dramatic irony
didactic
topic sentence
6. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
comparison and contrast
homily
harangue
paradox
7. The dictionary definition of a word.
burlesque
denotation
anecdote
situational irony
8. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
metonymy
euphony
denotation
aphorism
9. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
internal POV
rhetoric
ethos
bibliography
10. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
bombast
canon
deus de machina
11. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
archetype
antecedent
style
bombast
12. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
expository
understatement
digression
metaphor
13. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
diction
understatement
archetype
aphorism
14. The perspective from which a story is told
description
dénouement
point of view
epic
15. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
dramatic irony
active voice
cynic
diction
16. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
bombast
conceit
ambiguity
climax
17. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
classical
inductive reasoning
refute
18. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
red herring
synecdoche
pathos
19. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bathos
canon
bard
refute
20. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
diction
ellipsis
rhetorical analysis
bombast
21. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
frame
archetype
deus de machina
rhetorical question
22. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
imagery
euphemism
epic
point of view
23. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
qualify
metaphor
allusion
epithet
24. 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
paradox
alliteration
dependent clauses
satire
25. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
bombast
fallacy
epithet
26. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
allusion
descriptive detail
synecdoche
qualify
27. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
Apollonian
denotation
imagery
aphorism
28. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
bathos
homily
bibliography
denotation
29. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
belle-lettres
allusion
rhetorical question
argumentative essay
30. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
classical
metonymy
carpe diem
ambiguity
31. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
annotation
oxymoron
satire
32. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
allusion
denotation
anecdote
dramatic irony
33. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
dénouement
antecedent
climax
34. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
point of view
fable
connotation
35. A matter discussed in the first person has this
hyperbole
syntax
belle-lettres
internal POV
36. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
belle-lettres
classic
empathy
37. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
symbol
expository
arch (adj.)
38. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
point of view
expository
fiction
harangue
39. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
pun
pathos
clause
paradox
40. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
cacophony
point of view
arch (adj.)
41. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
harangue
exegesis
assonance
deus de machina
42. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
internal POV
ethos
bombast
43. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
exposition
hyperbole
explication
antagonist
44. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
climax
comparison and contrast
clause
classic
45. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
exposition
theme
Dionysian
descriptive detail
46. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
dénouement
concrete detail
refute
47. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
canon
situational irony
dramatic irony
empathy
48. To prove a point or to persuade
exegesis
bombast
argumentation
classic
49. Prove to be false or incorrect
canon
refute
inference
qualify
50. (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.
descriptive detail
dramatic irony
alliteration
abstract