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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
anecdote
deus de machina
circumlocation
metonymy
2. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
critique
anecdote
alliteration
3. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
euphemism
classic
euphony
descriptive detail
4. To recreate or present with details
allusion
deductive reasoning
description
tone
5. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
circumlocation
comparison and contrast
dependent clauses
epic
6. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
ambiguity
epigram
irony
7. 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
farce
dénouement
dependent clauses
digression
8. The perspective from which a story is told
rhetoric
metaphor
point of view
bard
9. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
harangue
bard
point of view
paradox
10. Anything that stands for or represents something else
denotation
topic sentence
symbol
allegory
11. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
farce
apostrophe
irony
12. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
adage
refute
allegory
tone
13. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
symbol
Dionysian
fantasy
rhetorical strategies
14. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
exposition
bathos
anachronism
antithesis
15. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
didactic
rhetoric
circumlocution
16. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
arch (adj.)
red herring
hyperbole
carpe diem
17. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
tone
style
bibliography
point of view
18. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
ad hominem
satire
rhetoric
homily
19. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
epigram
ambiguity
ethos
dramatic irony
20. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
expository
argumentative essay
paradox
simile
21. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
diction
extended metaphor
ellipsis
inference
22. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
syntax
critique
empathy
bathos
23. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
epigram
caricature
elliptical construction
dénouement
24. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
anachronism
allusion
inference
assonance
25. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
rhetorical question
exegesis
climax
26. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
arch (adj.)
dependent clauses
consonance
epigram
27. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
syntax
exegesis
bathos
28. I - me - my - mine
caricature
first person singular
inference
situational irony
29. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
fallacy
irony
rhetorical question
aphorism
30. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
adage
canon
conceit
31. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
cynic
synthesis essay
allusion
32. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
rhetorical strategies
antithesis
figurative language
logos
33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
elliptical construction
explication
rhetorical strategies
34. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
rhetorical strategies
anecdote
deductive reasoning
cynic
35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
dependent clauses
symbol
aphorism
explication
36. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
burlesque
eponymous
diction
euphemism
37. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
pun
first person singular
elegy
euphony
38. 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.
dramatic irony
synthesis essay
inductive reasoning
euphemism
39. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
anachronism
connotation
fiction
elliptical construction
40. To prove a point or to persuade
red herring
argumentation
inference
classical
41. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
argumentation
extended metaphor
synecdoche
rhetoric
42. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
paradox
burlesque
satire
fiction
43. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
inference
analogy
ambiguity
rhetorical question
44. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
assonance
fable
climax
refute
45. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
frame
first person singular
antagonist
descriptive detail
46. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
cynic
dramatic irony
archetype
epithet
47. An idea that is implied or suggested
fallacy
connotation
rhetorical strategies
pathos
48. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
malapropism
descriptive detail
red herring
49. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
hyperbole
euphemism
antecedent
complex sentence
50. The ability to form mental images of things or events
archetype
fable
imagery
digression