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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
archetype
synecdoche
didactic
syntax
2. An idea that is implied or suggested
classic
epic
connotation
cynic
3. A humorous play on words
digression
complex sentence
internal POV
pun
4. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
oxymoron
hyperbole
denotation
descriptive detail
5. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
deductive reasoning
anecdote
classical
genre
6. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
argumentative essay
rhetorical question
circumlocation
dénouement
7. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
connotation
Dionysian
farce
antithesis
8. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
bibliography
consonance
arch (adj.)
rhetorical strategies
9. 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.
burlesque
carpe diem
epithet
imagery
10. To recreate or present with details
epigram
understatement
antecedent
description
11. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
pathos
homily
analogy
ethos
12. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
harangue
aphorism
antagonist
13. 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
canon
comparison and contrast
dependent clauses
classic
14. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
conceit
denotation
circumlocation
logos
15. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
aphorism
climax
antagonist
fantasy
16. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
aphorism
rhetorical strategies
inference
17. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
bombast
climax
fantasy
anecdote
18. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
antagonist
ad hominem
comparison and contrast
rhetorical question
19. 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.
argumentative essay
antithesis
analogy
dependent clauses
20. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
theme
rhetorical analysis
figurative language
cacophony
21. A word to which a pronoun refers.
bombast
empathy
homily
antecedent
22. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
adage
classic
elliptical construction
style
23. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
consonance
dramatic irony
irony
24. 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.
figurative language
fantasy
exposition
denotation
25. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
euphony
qualify
active voice
bibliography
26. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
concrete detail
conceit
homily
27. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
burlesque
metaphor
didactic
euphemism
28. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
elliptical construction
conceit
consonance
dénouement
29. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
classic
epigram
point of view
compound sentence
30. The perspective from which a story is told
active voice
refute
carpe diem
point of view
31. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
conceit
argumentation
imagery
32. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
description
circumlocation
epithet
33. An appeal based on logic or reason
euphemism
allusion
complex sentence
logos
34. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
bombast
anecdote
consonance
understatement
35. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
sarcasm
analogy
metonymy
36. The manner in which something is expressed in words
aphorism
sarcasm
fiction
first person singular
37. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
arch (adj.)
synecdoche
epic
38. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
malapropism
homily
hyperbole
39. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
consonance
elliptical construction
active voice
40. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
eponymous
consonance
assonance
41. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
deductive reasoning
epigram
classical
malapropism
42. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
bombast
euphemism
extended metaphor
denotation
43. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
eponymous
aphorism
Apollonian
adage
44. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
annotation
aphorism
qualify
ellipsis
45. Prove to be false or incorrect
refute
argumentative essay
anachronism
climax
46. Inflated - pretentious language.
point of view
dependent clauses
bombast
antithesis
47. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
descriptive detail
clause
exegesis
48. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
dependent clauses
antithesis
compound sentence
archetype
49. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
diction
cacophony
syntax
concrete detail
50. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
exegesis
burlesque
rhetoric
fable