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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The dictionary definition of a word.
fable
denotation
topic sentence
deductive reasoning
2. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
connotation
empathy
topic sentence
tone
3. 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.
description
empathy
analogy
imagery
4. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
ethos
allegory
denotation
antecedent
5. An appeal based on logic or reason
empathy
logos
metonymy
bombast
6. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
personification
understatement
tone
circumlocution
7. The main idea of the story
belle-lettres
rhetorical question
connotation
theme
8. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
connotation
fable
understatement
9. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
diction
annotation
allusion
complex sentence
10. (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.
abstract
euphemism
rhetorical analysis
extended metaphor
11. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
fantasy
aphorism
point of view
canon
12. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
diction
oxymoron
description
fable
13. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
fiction
dependent clauses
situational irony
simile
14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
digression
exposé
hyperbole
cacophony
15. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
irony
climax
point of view
concrete detail
16. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
abstract
critique
deus de machina
symbol
17. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
synthesis essay
symbol
diction
conceit
18. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
rhetorical strategies
personification
denotation
dénouement
19. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
exposition
bombast
didactic
20. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
digression
oxymoron
cynic
climax
21. The ability to form mental images of things or events
annotation
active voice
imagery
compound sentence
22. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
pun
extended metaphor
satire
rhetorical analysis
23. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
cacophony
homily
compound sentence
ethos
24. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
denotation
bibliography
dependent clauses
theme
25. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
satire
rhetorical analysis
homily
26. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
bombast
harangue
rhetorical question
connotation
27. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
inductive reasoning
dramatic irony
cacophony
digression
28. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
qualify
canon
comparison and contrast
diction
29. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
symbol
antagonist
compound sentence
rhetorical strategies
30. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
synecdoche
metaphor
connotation
euphony
31. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
exposition
bombast
argumentative essay
assonance
32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
figurative language
complex sentence
ad hominem
satire
33. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
euphemism
belle-lettres
metonymy
argumentative essay
34. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
archetype
circumlocation
carpe diem
35. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
compound sentence
eponymous
connotation
annotation
36. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
explication
active voice
adage
37. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
synthesis essay
carpe diem
elegy
rhetoric
38. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
fiction
empathy
annotation
denotation
39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
archetype
critique
metonymy
topic sentence
40. A matter discussed in the first person has this
description
internal POV
point of view
fable
41. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
fable
homily
comparison and contrast
42. (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.
bathos
fiction
didactic
active voice
43. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
denotation
analogy
bathos
rhetoric
44. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
ellipsis
elegy
malapropism
euphemism
45. An observer uses this
euphony
external POV
exposition
cacophony
46. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
Dionysian
euphemism
synecdoche
47. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
conceit
cynic
fable
alliteration
48. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
cacophony
comparison and contrast
adage
diction
49. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
connotation
synthesis essay
frame
50. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
bibliography
aphorism
descriptive detail
ellipsis