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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
pun
comparison and contrast
descriptive detail
situational irony
2. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
aphorism
antithesis
cynic
oxymoron
3. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
dénouement
style
circumlocution
connotation
4. An idea that is implied or suggested
clause
ellipsis
connotation
ethos
5. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
pathos
didactic
qualify
style
6. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
bombast
fable
argumentation
7. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
rhetorical analysis
allusion
empathy
8. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
didactic
exposé
malapropism
9. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
comparison and contrast
personification
first person singular
euphony
10. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
bibliography
style
arch (adj.)
bard
11. The dictionary definition of a word.
syntax
genre
denotation
analogy
12. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
dénouement
irony
homily
oxymoron
13. I - me - my - mine
dependent clauses
fallacy
first person singular
denotation
14. (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.
bathos
active voice
harangue
exposé
15. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
genre
didactic
adage
epic
16. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
euphemism
satire
denotation
17. 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.
metonymy
imagery
adage
analogy
18. An appeal based on logic or reason
abstract
assonance
logos
cynic
19. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
inductive reasoning
concrete detail
classical
situational irony
20. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
consonance
Dionysian
simile
irony
21. 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
caricature
antagonist
irony
style
22. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
anachronism
hyperbole
satire
antagonist
23. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
expository
exegesis
description
ambiguity
24. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
anecdote
syntax
rhetorical analysis
antithesis
25. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
ad hominem
assonance
inductive reasoning
style
26. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
denotation
satire
ethos
symbol
27. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
annotation
tone
euphemism
digression
28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
dénouement
explication
apostrophe
metaphor
29. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
deus de machina
complex sentence
active voice
30. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
argumentation
bombast
compound sentence
genre
31. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
denotation
external POV
classic
antagonist
32. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
ellipsis
allusion
fallacy
circumlocation
33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
figurative language
farce
carpe diem
34. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
ad hominem
classical
satire
irony
35. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
bard
exegesis
symbol
anecdote
36. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
comparison and contrast
allusion
euphemism
synecdoche
37. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
epithet
annotation
active voice
malapropism
38. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
bombast
imagery
canon
allegory
39. 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
cacophony
style
abstract
40. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
descriptive detail
aphorism
paradox
synecdoche
41. A humorous play on words
pun
antecedent
antagonist
fable
42. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
antagonist
caricature
circumlocution
43. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
consonance
canon
inductive reasoning
44. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
farce
rhetoric
paradox
complex sentence
45. An observer uses this
adage
theme
exposition
external POV
46. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
figurative language
digression
Dionysian
red herring
47. To recreate or present with details
euphony
belle-lettres
antagonist
description
48. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
bombast
denotation
satire
aphorism
49. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
imagery
comparison and contrast
fable
exposé
50. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
cacophony
explication
topic sentence
bard