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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
antithesis
argumentative essay
elliptical construction
point of view
2. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
synthesis essay
belle-lettres
classic
euphony
3. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
allusion
bard
synthesis essay
4. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
abstract
inference
external POV
5. 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.
connotation
rhetorical strategies
elegy
synthesis essay
6. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
simile
anachronism
farce
ellipsis
7. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
diction
euphemism
simile
8. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
digression
allegory
euphemism
style
9. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
pathos
classical
allegory
synthesis essay
10. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
external POV
ellipsis
frame
arch (adj.)
11. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
arch (adj.)
understatement
digression
inductive reasoning
12. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
complex sentence
theme
homily
oxymoron
13. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
epic
critique
bibliography
14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
simile
fantasy
connotation
irony
15. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
aphorism
fallacy
metaphor
16. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
bombast
frame
descriptive detail
deductive reasoning
17. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
rhetoric
cacophony
pathos
18. The perspective from which a story is told
logos
paradox
point of view
pathos
19. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
Dionysian
annotation
empathy
explication
20. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
elliptical construction
logos
cacophony
21. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
simile
antecedent
satire
circumlocution
22. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
sarcasm
rhetorical analysis
connotation
personification
23. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
dependent clauses
euphemism
conceit
circumlocation
24. (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.
active voice
denotation
syntax
extended metaphor
25. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
denotation
topic sentence
harangue
synecdoche
26. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
frame
irony
imagery
bard
27. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
red herring
refute
classic
ambiguity
28. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
alliteration
anecdote
connotation
antagonist
29. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
belle-lettres
consonance
qualify
empathy
30. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
concrete detail
harangue
euphony
deus de machina
31. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
connotation
Dionysian
anecdote
archetype
32. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
pathos
style
cacophony
active voice
33. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
euphemism
cacophony
alliteration
comparison and contrast
34. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
red herring
exegesis
bombast
aphorism
35. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
external POV
Dionysian
symbol
exposition
36. An observer uses this
internal POV
external POV
abstract
rhetorical strategies
37. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
elegy
Apollonian
metonymy
ethos
38. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
diction
consonance
fallacy
simile
39. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
ellipsis
exposé
figurative language
explication
40. A comparison using like or as
simile
elegy
synthesis essay
consonance
41. I - me - my - mine
topic sentence
carpe diem
pathos
first person singular
42. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
imagery
external POV
exegesis
dramatic irony
43. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
synthesis essay
climax
euphemism
antithesis
44. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
anecdote
bombast
situational irony
farce
45. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
aphorism
metaphor
connotation
burlesque
46. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
epic
eponymous
simile
classic
47. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
rhetorical question
topic sentence
epigram
cacophony
48. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
homily
tone
topic sentence
critique
49. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
genre
deductive reasoning
carpe diem
50. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
antithesis
bombast
aphorism
alliteration