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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
ad hominem
red herring
oxymoron
burlesque
2. A word to which a pronoun refers.
figurative language
Dionysian
antecedent
assonance
3. 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
dependent clauses
allusion
abstract
epic
4. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
exegesis
fable
rhetorical strategies
ambiguity
5. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
adage
diction
caricature
6. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
cacophony
rhetorical strategies
tone
connotation
7. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
compound sentence
ellipsis
synthesis essay
8. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
cynic
exposé
ethos
digression
9. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
logos
genre
belle-lettres
epithet
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.
denotation
critique
fable
ambiguity
11. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
symbol
satire
allegory
situational irony
12. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
fallacy
alliteration
theme
allusion
13. A matter discussed in the first person has this
annotation
internal POV
irony
ambiguity
14. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
refute
rhetoric
denotation
harangue
15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
exegesis
aphorism
paradox
fallacy
16. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
alliteration
situational irony
archetype
17. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
fallacy
dependent clauses
adage
farce
18. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
Apollonian
fantasy
conceit
rhetorical strategies
19. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
symbol
expository
fantasy
assonance
20. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.
epithet
rhetoric
Dionysian
caricature
21. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
pathos
deus de machina
circumlocation
description
22. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
exposé
concrete detail
satire
genre
23. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
sarcasm
rhetorical question
circumlocation
24. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
inductive reasoning
personification
active voice
aphorism
25. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
bibliography
denotation
ad hominem
26. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
assonance
antagonist
cacophony
27. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
antithesis
ad hominem
pathos
situational irony
28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
canon
explication
imagery
complex sentence
29. (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.
homily
abstract
refute
analogy
30. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
ambiguity
clause
exposition
31. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
conceit
classic
classical
32. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
bibliography
rhetorical analysis
imagery
circumlocation
33. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
oxymoron
denotation
allusion
eponymous
34. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
syntax
harangue
metonymy
epic
35. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
elegy
epic
bard
elliptical construction
36. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
abstract
first person singular
epithet
consonance
37. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
annotation
bard
consonance
clause
38. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
logos
didactic
comparison and contrast
circumlocation
39. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
inference
paradox
point of view
40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
assonance
antithesis
comparison and contrast
cacophony
41. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
critique
didactic
internal POV
rhetoric
42. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
deus de machina
homily
descriptive detail
43. 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.
bathos
descriptive detail
exposition
allusion
44. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
didactic
caricature
inductive reasoning
allusion
45. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
classical
carpe diem
arch (adj.)
red herring
46. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
imagery
figurative language
rhetoric
explication
47. The dictionary definition of a word.
pun
refute
denotation
cynic
48. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
farce
conceit
synecdoche
49. An observer uses this
external POV
cynic
connotation
clause
50. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
situational irony
ethos
expository
euphemism