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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. (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
compound sentence
critique
descriptive detail
2. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
burlesque
euphemism
anecdote
bathos
3. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
personification
simile
epic
malapropism
4. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
dependent clauses
complex sentence
oxymoron
circumlocution
5. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
genre
hyperbole
descriptive detail
6. 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.
explication
synthesis essay
apostrophe
analogy
7. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
belle-lettres
dramatic irony
red herring
homily
8. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
euphony
burlesque
dramatic irony
climax
9. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
synthesis essay
consonance
expository
hyperbole
10. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
conceit
allegory
qualify
carpe diem
11. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
euphony
classic
consonance
adage
12. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
apostrophe
rhetorical question
ad hominem
inference
13. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
climax
antithesis
tone
14. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
homily
descriptive detail
argumentation
15. Inflated - pretentious language.
simile
frame
metonymy
bombast
16. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
complex sentence
ambiguity
epithet
17. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
malapropism
dénouement
euphemism
ethos
18. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
euphony
rhetoric
eponymous
ad hominem
19. The ability to form mental images of things or events
exposé
imagery
active voice
fable
20. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
consonance
rhetorical analysis
eponymous
bibliography
21. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
syntax
qualify
epic
22. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
empathy
elegy
denotation
expository
23. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
pathos
point of view
carpe diem
24. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
ambiguity
diction
malapropism
burlesque
25. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
annotation
situational irony
concrete detail
tone
26. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
frame
harangue
figurative language
assonance
27. The dictionary definition of a word.
connotation
denotation
antagonist
harangue
28. 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
abstract
dependent clauses
harangue
argumentative essay
29. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
topic sentence
cacophony
anachronism
30. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
arch (adj.)
digression
adage
eponymous
31. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
imagery
allegory
canon
classic
32. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
denotation
complex sentence
frame
rhetorical analysis
33. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
paradox
theme
exegesis
34. A matter discussed in the first person has this
pun
bard
understatement
internal POV
35. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
qualify
conceit
sarcasm
circumlocation
36. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
euphemism
rhetoric
personification
rhetorical question
37. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
metaphor
classical
explication
argumentation
38. A word to which a pronoun refers.
concrete detail
antecedent
oxymoron
diction
39. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
burlesque
extended metaphor
epithet
rhetorical question
40. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
analogy
caricature
personification
41. Anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
euphemism
descriptive detail
style
42. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
personification
apostrophe
antithesis
empathy
43. An appeal based on logic or reason
aphorism
sarcasm
red herring
logos
44. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
logos
description
aphorism
compound sentence
45. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
oxymoron
farce
apostrophe
46. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
metaphor
epic
critique
denotation
47. An observer uses this
description
logos
external POV
Apollonian
48. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
dénouement
diction
irony
imagery
49. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
bathos
oxymoron
paradox
genre
50. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
homily
comparison and contrast
anachronism
symbol
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