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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A word to which a pronoun refers.
tone
irony
antecedent
expository
2. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
didactic
analogy
exposé
3. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
rhetorical analysis
point of view
irony
4. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
homily
fable
imagery
5. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
expository
synecdoche
dramatic irony
annotation
6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
satire
theme
internal POV
euphony
7. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
climax
archetype
fallacy
allegory
8. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
compound sentence
exegesis
dramatic irony
epic
9. The perspective from which a story is told
aphorism
didactic
figurative language
point of view
10. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
didactic
cacophony
dependent clauses
classic
11. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
dramatic irony
Apollonian
connotation
qualify
12. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
exposé
active voice
concrete detail
13. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
bard
figurative language
homily
allegory
14. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
clause
caricature
synecdoche
first person singular
15. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
personification
digression
rhetoric
allegory
16. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
bibliography
antagonist
Apollonian
aphorism
17. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
ethos
compound sentence
allegory
pun
18. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
rhetoric
argumentation
irony
adage
19. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
first person singular
connotation
red herring
antithesis
20. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
epigram
assonance
extended metaphor
situational irony
21. 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
ad hominem
classical
dramatic irony
22. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
red herring
conceit
fantasy
canon
23. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
fallacy
bombast
compound sentence
24. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
simile
theme
rhetorical question
irony
25. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
description
ellipsis
fantasy
26. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
paradox
oxymoron
apostrophe
syntax
27. An idea that is implied or suggested
anachronism
canon
theme
connotation
28. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
dénouement
ad hominem
cynic
29. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
pathos
description
rhetorical strategies
30. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
annotation
exposé
fallacy
31. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
frame
description
metonymy
first person singular
32. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
personification
comparison and contrast
ambiguity
aphorism
33. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
bibliography
theme
epigram
34. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
didactic
exegesis
apostrophe
malapropism
35. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
malapropism
exegesis
connotation
imagery
36. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
euphemism
aphorism
synthesis essay
37. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
dénouement
adage
point of view
elliptical construction
38. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
canon
understatement
paradox
exegesis
39. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
compound sentence
ambiguity
epic
logos
40. The manner in which something is expressed in words
ambiguity
fiction
cynic
caricature
41. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
Apollonian
cynic
euphemism
clause
42. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
homily
simile
abstract
43. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
cacophony
sarcasm
concrete detail
style
44. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
connotation
syntax
topic sentence
denotation
45. (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.
expository
extended metaphor
active voice
deductive reasoning
46. 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.
comparison and contrast
metaphor
classic
analogy
47. An appeal based on logic or reason
denotation
deus de machina
internal POV
logos
48. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
bibliography
expository
deductive reasoning
first person singular
49. (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.
abstract
antagonist
circumlocation
descriptive detail
50. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
comparison and contrast
expository
critique
alliteration