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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
homily
elegy
antagonist
connotation
2. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
epithet
climax
symbol
oxymoron
3. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
explication
genre
argumentative essay
oxymoron
4. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
antithesis
dramatic irony
external POV
ad hominem
5. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
dependent clauses
expository
epigram
symbol
6. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
active voice
classic
comparison and contrast
7. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
comparison and contrast
allegory
homily
ad hominem
8. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
malapropism
deus de machina
conceit
epigram
9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
descriptive detail
personification
euphony
cacophony
10. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
climax
fiction
synecdoche
exposé
11. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
satire
rhetoric
irony
comparison and contrast
12. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
fallacy
Apollonian
aphorism
paradox
13. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
carpe diem
Dionysian
exposé
qualify
14. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
aphorism
ellipsis
caricature
15. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
euphemism
harangue
rhetorical question
16. 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
epigram
euphony
dependent clauses
irony
17. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
syntax
deus de machina
concrete detail
rhetorical strategies
18. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
irony
anachronism
euphony
first person singular
19. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
ambiguity
argumentation
antithesis
20. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
denotation
conceit
classical
21. A humorous play on words
refute
pun
ad hominem
annotation
22. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
antithesis
bombast
eponymous
allusion
23. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
anachronism
synecdoche
fantasy
internal POV
24. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
argumentative essay
situational irony
fallacy
25. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
euphemism
personification
epic
farce
26. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
analogy
epithet
allegory
first person singular
27. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
situational irony
rhetorical analysis
bombast
euphemism
28. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
imagery
antagonist
annotation
alliteration
29. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
satire
assonance
analogy
30. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
metonymy
paradox
epithet
expository
31. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
fable
adage
bard
annotation
32. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
dependent clauses
exegesis
understatement
bibliography
33. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
description
external POV
eponymous
circumlocation
34. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
denotation
classic
complex sentence
synthesis essay
35. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
analogy
rhetorical strategies
allegory
deductive reasoning
36. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
euphemism
exposition
denotation
epigram
37. A word to which a pronoun refers.
canon
rhetoric
sarcasm
antecedent
38. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
allusion
euphemism
tone
digression
39. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
adage
circumlocution
classic
arch (adj.)
40. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
circumlocation
epithet
exposé
inference
41. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
bibliography
point of view
circumlocation
refute
42. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
external POV
didactic
empathy
metonymy
43. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
carpe diem
assonance
didactic
44. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
canon
understatement
ad hominem
45. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
bibliography
inference
cacophony
46. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
topic sentence
satire
eponymous
harangue
47. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
imagery
anecdote
belle-lettres
satire
48. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
abstract
allegory
archetype
Dionysian
49. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
eponymous
Apollonian
climax
exposition
50. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
external POV
caricature
inference
connotation