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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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
imagery
dependent clauses
paradox
deus de machina
2. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
symbol
circumlocution
cacophony
pathos
3. To recreate or present with details
clause
bibliography
description
anachronism
4. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
figurative language
pathos
qualify
5. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
caricature
rhetorical analysis
connotation
frame
6. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
climax
metonymy
alliteration
red herring
7. 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.
synthesis essay
consonance
personification
rhetorical strategies
8. An idea that is implied or suggested
deductive reasoning
metaphor
external POV
connotation
9. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
adage
symbol
genre
apostrophe
10. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
pun
aphorism
genre
rhetorical question
11. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
red herring
symbol
euphemism
12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
diction
apostrophe
euphony
circumlocution
13. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
frame
annotation
cacophony
14. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
aphorism
argumentation
deus de machina
sarcasm
15. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
ethos
satire
climax
16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
simile
didactic
ellipsis
17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syntax
fallacy
qualify
situational irony
18. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
denotation
bombast
classical
dénouement
19. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
descriptive detail
Dionysian
arch (adj.)
epic
20. (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
diction
classical
rhetorical analysis
21. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
synthesis essay
malapropism
sarcasm
explication
22. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
rhetorical analysis
circumlocution
fantasy
sarcasm
23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
homily
ellipsis
situational irony
24. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
rhetorical strategies
bibliography
canon
25. A humorous play on words
bombast
digression
empathy
pun
26. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
allusion
bombast
epigram
27. To prove a point or to persuade
expository
antithesis
argumentation
Apollonian
28. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
denotation
denotation
qualify
personification
29. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
empathy
symbol
logos
30. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
frame
inductive reasoning
carpe diem
31. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
aphorism
eponymous
ad hominem
annotation
32. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
theme
qualify
elliptical construction
personification
33. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
expository
refute
circumlocution
34. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
logos
critique
descriptive detail
35. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
rhetoric
connotation
qualify
bibliography
36. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
fantasy
compound sentence
inductive reasoning
syntax
37. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
Dionysian
alliteration
empathy
belle-lettres
38. 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.
allusion
exposition
Dionysian
carpe diem
39. A matter discussed in the first person has this
denotation
ellipsis
fallacy
internal POV
40. I - me - my - mine
imagery
first person singular
personification
topic sentence
41. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
rhetorical strategies
dénouement
pun
hyperbole
42. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
description
digression
circumlocution
43. An observer uses this
exegesis
external POV
hyperbole
description
44. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
classical
fable
inductive reasoning
pathos
45. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
alliteration
cacophony
hyperbole
46. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
antecedent
satire
empathy
argumentation
47. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
bathos
carpe diem
fallacy
apostrophe
48. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
malapropism
elliptical construction
euphemism
exegesis
49. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
imagery
extended metaphor
allusion
assonance
50. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
denotation
metonymy
euphemism
comparison and contrast
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