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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Anything that stands for or represents something else
refute
genre
symbol
bard
2. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
bathos
topic sentence
allegory
ethos
3. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
critique
first person singular
antagonist
4. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
canon
syntax
style
rhetoric
5. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
situational irony
carpe diem
frame
6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
ellipsis
harangue
classic
eponymous
7. The perspective from which a story is told
metonymy
point of view
assonance
eponymous
8. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
synecdoche
antecedent
archetype
classic
9. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
eponymous
ad hominem
clause
exposition
10. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
hyperbole
elliptical construction
dramatic irony
rhetorical strategies
11. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
classical
qualify
personification
cacophony
12. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
ambiguity
bard
Dionysian
euphemism
13. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
external POV
exposé
circumlocation
deus de machina
14. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
explication
connotation
epithet
descriptive detail
15. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
deus de machina
dénouement
exposé
qualify
16. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
caricature
connotation
dramatic irony
dénouement
17. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
classic
carpe diem
connotation
apostrophe
18. A humorous play on words
topic sentence
euphemism
connotation
pun
19. 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.
archetype
aphorism
consonance
epithet
20. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
cacophony
Dionysian
fallacy
21. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
belle-lettres
synecdoche
conceit
homily
22. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
tone
canon
rhetorical analysis
23. To prove a point or to persuade
adage
argumentation
dramatic irony
exposé
24. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
homily
inductive reasoning
situational irony
digression
25. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
dependent clauses
personification
fantasy
26. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
euphemism
irony
Dionysian
paradox
27. 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
malapropism
paradox
fiction
28. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
satire
analogy
archetype
diction
29. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
rhetorical analysis
homily
euphemism
deductive reasoning
30. The manner in which something is expressed in words
critique
fiction
belle-lettres
allegory
31. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
synecdoche
analogy
exposé
dramatic irony
32. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
antagonist
allusion
abstract
conceit
33. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
connotation
Apollonian
critique
antecedent
34. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
metaphor
paradox
symbol
35. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
extended metaphor
cynic
denotation
bombast
36. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
dependent clauses
bombast
climax
rhetorical strategies
37. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
anachronism
fallacy
complex sentence
allusion
38. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
elliptical construction
denotation
harangue
39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
concrete detail
anecdote
allegory
topic sentence
40. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
first person singular
diction
burlesque
41. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
clause
exposé
fallacy
eponymous
42. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
circumlocation
metonymy
simile
oxymoron
43. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
fantasy
denotation
tone
44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
dénouement
synthesis essay
circumlocution
45. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
extended metaphor
circumlocation
ad hominem
46. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
eponymous
burlesque
compound sentence
circumlocution
47. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
style
harangue
situational irony
pathos
48. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
anecdote
concrete detail
aphorism
didactic
49. A matter discussed in the first person has this
dependent clauses
elliptical construction
internal POV
style
50. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
antecedent
synthesis essay
climax
critique
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