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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
symbol
fallacy
bombast
2. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
understatement
rhetorical strategies
bathos
bard
3. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
denotation
hyperbole
concrete detail
complex sentence
4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
adage
euphony
descriptive detail
consonance
5. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
bombast
pun
dramatic irony
deductive reasoning
6. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
refute
apostrophe
antithesis
clause
7. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
eponymous
dependent clauses
qualify
argumentation
8. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
homily
expository
carpe diem
9. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
alliteration
point of view
rhetorical strategies
ambiguity
10. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
connotation
extended metaphor
tone
dénouement
11. I - me - my - mine
exposé
frame
qualify
first person singular
12. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
synthesis essay
syntax
connotation
belle-lettres
13. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
aphorism
argumentative essay
paradox
understatement
14. The perspective from which a story is told
genre
ethos
imagery
point of view
15. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
epic
syntax
eponymous
exegesis
16. A comparison using like or as
simile
Dionysian
farce
exposé
17. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.
pun
annotation
abstract
metonymy
18. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
malapropism
tone
arch (adj.)
hyperbole
19. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
euphemism
ellipsis
ad hominem
epigram
20. 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.
pun
topic sentence
synthesis essay
comparison and contrast
21. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
simile
consonance
epigram
22. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
assonance
dénouement
inference
critique
23. 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
Apollonian
genre
dependent clauses
refute
24. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
logos
cacophony
analogy
elliptical construction
25. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
dénouement
consonance
classical
denotation
26. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
consonance
Dionysian
denotation
situational irony
27. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
argumentative essay
farce
ethos
Apollonian
28. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
assonance
epigram
active voice
frame
29. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
metaphor
oxymoron
connotation
topic sentence
30. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
epic
ellipsis
synthesis essay
abstract
31. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
red herring
caricature
theme
32. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
harangue
argumentative essay
situational irony
Apollonian
33. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
analogy
bibliography
figurative language
ambiguity
34. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
canon
elliptical construction
rhetoric
complex sentence
35. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
compound sentence
ellipsis
didactic
connotation
36. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
oxymoron
assonance
explication
antecedent
37. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
euphony
allegory
hyperbole
Dionysian
38. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
dénouement
inference
metonymy
fiction
39. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
euphony
synecdoche
didactic
fantasy
40. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
alliteration
cacophony
Dionysian
41. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
figurative language
circumlocation
synecdoche
42. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
description
epic
homily
qualify
43. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
ad hominem
comparison and contrast
antagonist
eponymous
44. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
epic
simile
clause
45. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
ambiguity
malapropism
personification
46. Prove to be false or incorrect
rhetoric
refute
situational irony
figurative language
47. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
first person singular
antecedent
antithesis
compound sentence
48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
caricature
tone
refute
49. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
conceit
compound sentence
irony
exegesis
50. An idea that is implied or suggested
fantasy
synthesis essay
connotation
point of view