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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
active voice
critique
carpe diem
arch (adj.)
2. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
euphony
conceit
metonymy
situational irony
3. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
logos
bathos
malapropism
archetype
4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
ellipsis
internal POV
dependent clauses
euphony
5. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
bathos
cacophony
qualify
circumlocution
6. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
first person singular
denotation
figurative language
syntax
7. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
metonymy
climax
style
8. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
ethos
assonance
classical
fable
9. Anything that stands for or represents something else
irony
refute
denotation
symbol
10. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
dénouement
topic sentence
exposé
metaphor
11. The ability to form mental images of things or events
analogy
argumentative essay
dramatic irony
imagery
12. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
sarcasm
figurative language
bathos
consonance
13. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
personification
euphemism
dénouement
circumlocation
14. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
bombast
deus de machina
epigram
15. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
comparison and contrast
concrete detail
bibliography
antagonist
16. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
antithesis
simile
circumlocation
frame
17. A humorous play on words
pun
elegy
pathos
carpe diem
18. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
rhetorical question
bombast
antithesis
caricature
19. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
rhetorical strategies
symbol
elegy
didactic
20. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
caricature
hyperbole
denotation
exposition
21. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
denotation
satire
inference
22. I - me - my - mine
adage
bombast
rhetoric
first person singular
23. (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.
classic
abstract
qualify
comparison and contrast
24. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
antecedent
descriptive detail
inductive reasoning
exposé
25. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
rhetoric
adage
tone
Apollonian
26. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
diction
rhetorical question
ad hominem
annotation
27. An appeal based on logic or reason
inductive reasoning
bombast
inference
logos
28. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
didactic
circumlocution
alliteration
annotation
29. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
belle-lettres
ellipsis
allusion
euphemism
30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
bombast
complex sentence
imagery
ellipsis
31. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
diction
explication
elliptical construction
denotation
32. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
fable
synecdoche
consonance
euphony
33. The manner in which something is expressed in words
qualify
malapropism
sarcasm
fiction
34. Inflated - pretentious language.
clause
classic
bombast
alliteration
35. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
climax
situational irony
explication
36. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
description
ellipsis
inference
oxymoron
37. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
canon
elegy
bombast
satire
38. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
cynic
anachronism
internal POV
critique
39. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
irony
annotation
descriptive detail
euphemism
40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
critique
didactic
understatement
cacophony
41. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
consonance
Apollonian
metaphor
arch (adj.)
42. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
denotation
expository
dependent clauses
43. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
abstract
imagery
carpe diem
44. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
epic
understatement
critique
denotation
45. To recreate or present with details
dramatic irony
didactic
rhetorical strategies
description
46. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
arch (adj.)
digression
rhetoric
refute
47. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
fantasy
analogy
internal POV
48. 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
bard
burlesque
comparison and contrast
49. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
belle-lettres
climax
canon
analogy
50. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
external POV
connotation
conceit
diction