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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
pun
ambiguity
circumlocution
rhetorical question
2. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
compound sentence
pun
carpe diem
circumlocation
3. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
farce
circumlocation
anachronism
imagery
4. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
epigram
Apollonian
irony
assonance
5. To prove a point or to persuade
argumentation
exposé
figurative language
rhetorical question
6. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
satire
explication
classic
aphorism
7. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
canon
epic
synecdoche
cynic
8. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
critique
classic
arch (adj.)
ethos
9. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
synthesis essay
adage
classical
10. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
connotation
paradox
belle-lettres
simile
11. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
anecdote
metaphor
sarcasm
allusion
12. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
caricature
oxymoron
carpe diem
connotation
13. 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.
allegory
cynic
exposition
aphorism
14. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
assonance
ellipsis
euphemism
tone
15. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
ad hominem
metonymy
qualify
exposition
16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
homily
anachronism
classic
17. The ability to form mental images of things or events
anachronism
imagery
fallacy
hyperbole
18. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
rhetorical analysis
fallacy
argumentation
canon
19. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
symbol
abstract
ethos
20. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
Apollonian
fallacy
ambiguity
21. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
dependent clauses
climax
antithesis
complex sentence
22. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
epigram
simile
anecdote
23. To recreate or present with details
fantasy
dénouement
bombast
description
24. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
first person singular
allusion
extended metaphor
conceit
25. The main idea of the story
belle-lettres
theme
argumentation
empathy
26. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
metaphor
climax
oxymoron
argumentative essay
27. An appeal based on logic or reason
analogy
logos
qualify
elegy
28. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
rhetorical question
extended metaphor
sarcasm
29. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
compound sentence
allegory
ethos
argumentative essay
30. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
cynic
refute
bibliography
Apollonian
31. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
tone
dramatic irony
external POV
32. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
ambiguity
hyperbole
Dionysian
style
33. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
conceit
tone
ad hominem
fantasy
34. Anything that stands for or represents something else
alliteration
anachronism
carpe diem
symbol
35. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
bathos
archetype
red herring
Apollonian
36. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
figurative language
exegesis
symbol
37. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
antecedent
empathy
fiction
antithesis
38. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
oxymoron
elegy
symbol
malapropism
39. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
epic
carpe diem
inductive reasoning
rhetorical strategies
40. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
pathos
bibliography
frame
41. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
homily
ellipsis
aphorism
irony
42. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
rhetorical strategies
assonance
fable
bombast
43. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
eponymous
style
figurative language
44. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
internal POV
conceit
exposition
red herring
45. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
homily
personification
internal POV
description
46. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
red herring
dependent clauses
anecdote
47. (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.
figurative language
ellipsis
abstract
deus de machina
48. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
classic
syntax
understatement
fallacy
49. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
ad hominem
oxymoron
circumlocution
irony
50. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
explication
argumentative essay
exposition
assonance