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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
classic
caricature
complex sentence
annotation
2. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
tone
situational irony
epithet
belle-lettres
3. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
exegesis
apostrophe
concrete detail
understatement
4. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
exposé
active voice
deductive reasoning
rhetoric
5. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
antithesis
genre
antecedent
antagonist
6. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
eponymous
synthesis essay
ambiguity
climax
7. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
rhetorical question
harangue
logos
canon
8. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
belle-lettres
epigram
connotation
dénouement
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.
climax
epithet
logos
argumentative essay
10. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
active voice
euphemism
qualify
aphorism
11. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
aphorism
anachronism
euphemism
classical
12. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
exposition
aphorism
bombast
13. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
point of view
understatement
metonymy
allegory
14. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
denotation
eponymous
epithet
15. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
bibliography
oxymoron
farce
logos
16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
classic
denotation
logos
17. 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
point of view
style
genre
assonance
18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
synthesis essay
simile
archetype
19. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
genre
pathos
topic sentence
malapropism
20. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
point of view
rhetorical question
farce
empathy
21. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
bombast
rhetoric
irony
antagonist
22. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
digression
anecdote
descriptive detail
23. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
irony
pun
clause
assonance
24. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
description
carpe diem
fallacy
fable
25. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
ellipsis
allusion
deductive reasoning
qualify
26. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
allusion
annotation
burlesque
27. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
farce
fiction
euphemism
28. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
external POV
malapropism
digression
29. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
bombast
classic
cynic
external POV
30. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
syntax
rhetorical question
extended metaphor
homily
31. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
epigram
abstract
concrete detail
32. An observer uses this
bombast
external POV
euphemism
symbol
33. To recreate or present with details
ambiguity
ellipsis
classical
description
34. (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.
dependent clauses
digression
paradox
active voice
35. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
frame
rhetorical question
argumentative essay
carpe diem
36. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
fantasy
denotation
connotation
37. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
tone
empathy
consonance
euphemism
38. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
oxymoron
consonance
circumlocution
rhetorical analysis
39. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
genre
internal POV
clause
active voice
40. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
dependent clauses
ad hominem
diction
41. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
external POV
euphony
homily
anecdote
42. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
bombast
ambiguity
description
ad hominem
43. 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.
allusion
classical
caricature
synthesis essay
44. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
antagonist
personification
dramatic irony
expository
45. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
caricature
comparison and contrast
antithesis
denotation
46. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
fantasy
classical
syntax
rhetoric
47. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
farce
personification
epithet
exegesis
48. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
complex sentence
euphemism
rhetorical strategies
carpe diem
49. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
situational irony
point of view
alliteration
50. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
exposé
style
argumentative essay
extended metaphor