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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The main idea of the story
theme
rhetorical question
logos
synthesis essay
2. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
symbol
imagery
dramatic irony
cacophony
3. An observer uses this
bibliography
external POV
point of view
inductive reasoning
4. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
climax
metonymy
exposition
dependent clauses
5. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
paradox
annotation
genre
complex sentence
6. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
external POV
understatement
analogy
euphemism
7. A word to which a pronoun refers.
belle-lettres
symbol
expository
antecedent
8. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
didactic
diction
connotation
oxymoron
9. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.
euphony
analogy
classical
anecdote
10. 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.
abstract
synthesis essay
epigram
hyperbole
11. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
rhetorical analysis
classical
clause
12. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
inductive reasoning
Apollonian
logos
13. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
figurative language
empathy
understatement
epic
14. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
Dionysian
anecdote
deus de machina
Apollonian
15. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
point of view
understatement
critique
synthesis essay
16. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
bathos
first person singular
euphony
anecdote
17. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
diction
sarcasm
metonymy
imagery
18. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
analogy
cynic
oxymoron
19. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
conceit
external POV
epigram
fiction
20. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
elegy
bibliography
first person singular
21. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
figurative language
inductive reasoning
tone
refute
22. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
annotation
satire
paradox
burlesque
23. A comparison using like or as
deus de machina
red herring
irony
simile
24. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
logos
annotation
rhetoric
25. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
conceit
digression
deductive reasoning
dependent clauses
26. The dictionary definition of a word.
bathos
denotation
compound sentence
homily
27. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
arch (adj.)
complex sentence
exposition
28. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
theme
bibliography
elliptical construction
homily
29. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
topic sentence
concrete detail
figurative language
ethos
30. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
frame
fantasy
bombast
irony
31. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
annotation
classical
bibliography
didactic
32. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
abstract
synecdoche
alliteration
canon
33. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
dénouement
symbol
metaphor
harangue
34. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
consonance
comparison and contrast
genre
complex sentence
35. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
classical
aphorism
qualify
inference
36. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
simile
antithesis
Apollonian
anachronism
37. 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.
rhetorical strategies
exposition
denotation
bombast
38. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
anachronism
paradox
denotation
bathos
39. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
figurative language
allusion
frame
concrete detail
40. An idea that is implied or suggested
extended metaphor
connotation
allusion
external POV
41. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
ambiguity
connotation
exposition
clause
42. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
ad hominem
personification
satire
archetype
43. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
extended metaphor
apostrophe
antithesis
genre
44. 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.
connotation
anecdote
epithet
understatement
45. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
rhetoric
logos
assonance
conceit
46. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
understatement
synthesis essay
ellipsis
digression
47. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
refute
canon
expository
rhetorical question
48. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
exposition
malapropism
eponymous
49. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
pun
critique
fantasy
tone
50. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
canon
topic sentence
diction
descriptive detail
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