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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
extended metaphor
ambiguity
annotation
empathy
2. 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.
Apollonian
inductive reasoning
synthesis essay
epic
3. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
bibliography
denotation
point of view
4. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
classical
frame
classic
5. 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.
imagery
inductive reasoning
epithet
bombast
6. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
ethos
critique
synecdoche
qualify
7. The dictionary definition of a word.
irony
denotation
concrete detail
connotation
8. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
rhetorical analysis
anachronism
epithet
exposé
9. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
descriptive detail
bathos
carpe diem
10. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
hyperbole
ellipsis
elliptical construction
11. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
topic sentence
Apollonian
first person singular
descriptive detail
12. An observer uses this
rhetorical question
external POV
connotation
sarcasm
13. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
personification
antithesis
deductive reasoning
14. (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.
cynic
consonance
abstract
theme
15. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
alliteration
ad hominem
circumlocution
exposition
16. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
empathy
circumlocation
euphony
concrete detail
17. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
caricature
bathos
adage
18. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
cynic
antithesis
eponymous
comparison and contrast
19. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
connotation
bombast
symbol
synecdoche
20. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
bathos
metonymy
farce
21. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
conceit
personification
oxymoron
homily
22. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
sarcasm
pathos
topic sentence
23. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
metonymy
complex sentence
rhetoric
metaphor
24. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
cacophony
anachronism
bathos
qualify
25. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
qualify
antagonist
cacophony
26. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
qualify
harangue
allusion
27. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
hyperbole
pun
epithet
28. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
oxymoron
deus de machina
diction
descriptive detail
29. To prove a point or to persuade
simile
explication
paradox
argumentation
30. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
euphemism
external POV
ellipsis
diction
31. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
oxymoron
exegesis
understatement
ellipsis
32. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
frame
synthesis essay
alliteration
expository
33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
explication
homily
climax
34. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
cynic
descriptive detail
point of view
anecdote
35. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
Apollonian
deductive reasoning
hyperbole
bard
36. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
abstract
ethos
logos
style
37. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
antagonist
comparison and contrast
synecdoche
canon
38. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
harangue
frame
synthesis essay
39. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
satire
antagonist
aphorism
descriptive detail
40. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
red herring
classical
fallacy
metonymy
41. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
denotation
Apollonian
paradox
inductive reasoning
42. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
antecedent
annotation
satire
43. To recreate or present with details
description
archetype
burlesque
bard
44. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
classic
logos
description
45. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
theme
alliteration
epic
irony
46. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
analogy
deductive reasoning
epithet
euphemism
47. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
satire
extended metaphor
ad hominem
exposition
48. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
cacophony
inference
argumentative essay
consonance
49. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
bombast
external POV
tone
denotation
50. A matter discussed in the first person has this
imagery
annotation
internal POV
rhetoric