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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
anachronism
elegy
synthesis essay
2. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
metaphor
apostrophe
euphony
allegory
3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
denotation
climax
fantasy
bombast
4. An appeal based on logic or reason
annotation
archetype
digression
logos
5. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
bombast
classical
belle-lettres
qualify
6. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
fable
description
ambiguity
7. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
ad hominem
personification
bombast
bibliography
8. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
harangue
bibliography
exegesis
Dionysian
9. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
qualify
classical
elegy
simile
10. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
malapropism
metonymy
consonance
digression
11. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
aphorism
situational irony
inference
fallacy
12. Prove to be false or incorrect
fiction
elliptical construction
rhetoric
refute
13. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
allusion
topic sentence
pathos
14. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
alliteration
euphemism
carpe diem
satire
15. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
epithet
cacophony
simile
didactic
16. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
caricature
dénouement
dramatic irony
allegory
17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
description
Apollonian
bibliography
circumlocation
18. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
bathos
descriptive detail
deductive reasoning
19. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
analogy
digression
metaphor
20. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
analogy
understatement
tone
climax
21. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
pun
connotation
apostrophe
red herring
22. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
homily
fallacy
antecedent
clause
23. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
synecdoche
active voice
caricature
classic
24. Inflated - pretentious language.
topic sentence
bombast
explication
annotation
25. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
anachronism
apostrophe
archetype
exposé
26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
euphemism
cacophony
internal POV
denotation
27. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
topic sentence
caricature
harangue
28. I - me - my - mine
epic
ethos
first person singular
aphorism
29. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
denotation
epigram
genre
rhetoric
30. The ability to form mental images of things or events
bombast
imagery
allusion
comparison and contrast
31. An observer uses this
exposé
pathos
external POV
classical
32. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
concrete detail
situational irony
Apollonian
complex sentence
33. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
critique
euphemism
antagonist
34. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
satire
elegy
aphorism
simile
35. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
ethos
bathos
understatement
assonance
36. 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.
sarcasm
logos
aphorism
exposition
37. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
rhetorical strategies
ambiguity
simile
digression
38. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
aphorism
metonymy
bathos
39. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
euphemism
first person singular
situational irony
40. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
harangue
malapropism
abstract
didactic
41. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
symbol
extended metaphor
bombast
syntax
42. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
qualify
genre
metaphor
ethos
43. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
eponymous
situational irony
didactic
44. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
clause
eponymous
elegy
digression
45. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
synecdoche
figurative language
fable
digression
46. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
circumlocation
cacophony
description
hyperbole
47. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
pathos
personification
sarcasm
complex sentence
48. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
synthesis essay
argumentative essay
denotation
complex sentence
49. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
refute
climax
aphorism
deductive reasoning
50. 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.
symbol
irony
synthesis essay
Dionysian