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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
malapropism
allegory
harangue
explication
2. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
ethos
canon
aphorism
3. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
irony
euphemism
ellipsis
antithesis
4. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
antithesis
deus de machina
diction
didactic
5. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
bibliography
exposé
cynic
comparison and contrast
6. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
cacophony
frame
metonymy
comparison and contrast
7. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
explication
connotation
deus de machina
fantasy
8. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
dénouement
apostrophe
eponymous
9. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
euphony
allegory
internal POV
syntax
10. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
exposition
Dionysian
concrete detail
ethos
11. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
metaphor
carpe diem
ad hominem
empathy
12. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
descriptive detail
euphemism
denotation
anachronism
13. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
inference
genre
caricature
cacophony
14. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
classic
qualify
denotation
15. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
climax
anecdote
consonance
burlesque
16. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
explication
alliteration
comparison and contrast
17. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
argumentation
circumlocution
malapropism
18. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
dramatic irony
refute
circumlocation
homily
19. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
digression
connotation
exposition
aphorism
20. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
explication
oxymoron
bombast
fallacy
21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
arch (adj.)
point of view
bibliography
frame
22. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
classic
belle-lettres
tone
bombast
23. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
diction
active voice
connotation
24. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
dramatic irony
understatement
bard
25. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
circumlocation
simile
internal POV
hyperbole
26. 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.
belle-lettres
exposition
style
dénouement
27. 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
ethos
synecdoche
connotation
28. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
frame
burlesque
farce
29. A comparison using like or as
pun
description
euphemism
simile
30. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
dependent clauses
bathos
elegy
dénouement
31. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
inductive reasoning
canon
connotation
32. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
elliptical construction
simile
denotation
33. An appeal based on logic or reason
diction
logos
archetype
inference
34. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
aphorism
belle-lettres
figurative language
35. 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
argumentative essay
hyperbole
caricature
36. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
symbol
caricature
circumlocation
arch (adj.)
37. 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.
analogy
bathos
epigram
genre
38. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
dependent clauses
situational irony
internal POV
deductive reasoning
39. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
bibliography
circumlocation
bombast
40. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
expository
adage
syntax
epic
41. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
theme
didactic
aphorism
42. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
personification
conceit
figurative language
connotation
43. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
euphemism
connotation
argumentation
archetype
44. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
inductive reasoning
antagonist
internal POV
circumlocation
45. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
dramatic irony
imagery
paradox
cacophony
46. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
exegesis
abstract
aphorism
carpe diem
47. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
anachronism
comparison and contrast
synecdoche
aphorism
48. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
bombast
circumlocution
circumlocation
figurative language
49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
metaphor
dénouement
elliptical construction
qualify
50. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
style
rhetorical strategies
frame
pun