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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
malapropism
irony
comparison and contrast
first person singular
2. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
sarcasm
antithesis
ethos
satire
3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
climax
cynic
belle-lettres
4. An observer uses this
dramatic irony
deus de machina
external POV
genre
5. A matter discussed in the first person has this
conceit
circumlocation
internal POV
empathy
6. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
compound sentence
bibliography
pun
alliteration
7. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
analogy
dénouement
exegesis
anecdote
8. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
internal POV
classical
fable
cynic
9. 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.
fiction
epithet
exposé
exposition
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.
symbol
abstract
apostrophe
denotation
11. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
anecdote
figurative language
connotation
abstract
12. An appeal based on logic or reason
circumlocution
diction
Apollonian
logos
13. An idea that is implied or suggested
metaphor
connotation
inference
extended metaphor
14. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
rhetoric
carpe diem
circumlocution
ellipsis
15. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
bombast
aphorism
internal POV
syntax
16. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
consonance
figurative language
denotation
17. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
annotation
bathos
caricature
satire
18. The ability to form mental images of things or events
situational irony
synthesis essay
imagery
tone
19. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
classical
sarcasm
inference
argumentative essay
20. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
epithet
digression
rhetorical analysis
antithesis
21. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
bombast
denotation
exegesis
personification
22. Anything that stands for or represents something else
synthesis essay
paradox
carpe diem
symbol
23. A humorous play on words
circumlocation
pun
aphorism
annotation
24. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
dramatic irony
apostrophe
symbol
imagery
25. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
bombast
arch (adj.)
rhetoric
denotation
26. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
rhetorical analysis
didactic
fallacy
27. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
genre
bard
epic
28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
sarcasm
explication
circumlocation
rhetorical strategies
29. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
style
situational irony
rhetorical strategies
symbol
30. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
eponymous
metaphor
descriptive detail
expository
31. The main idea of the story
metaphor
theme
antagonist
antithesis
32. 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
analogy
aphorism
dependent clauses
exposé
33. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
belle-lettres
euphemism
comparison and contrast
bombast
34. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
elegy
logos
caricature
dramatic irony
35. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
connotation
annotation
epic
36. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
diction
situational irony
epic
conceit
37. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
bathos
denotation
harangue
38. I - me - my - mine
extended metaphor
first person singular
diction
cynic
39. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
denotation
farce
understatement
didactic
40. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
allusion
hyperbole
antagonist
41. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
explication
conceit
ethos
sarcasm
42. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
complex sentence
antagonist
rhetorical analysis
43. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
conceit
metonymy
circumlocution
inference
44. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
aphorism
figurative language
arch (adj.)
45. A word to which a pronoun refers.
dénouement
antecedent
archetype
antagonist
46. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
farce
arch (adj.)
syntax
classic
47. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
explication
understatement
complex sentence
deus de machina
48. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
symbol
adage
irony
antecedent
49. 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.
deductive reasoning
epithet
apostrophe
explication
50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
argumentative essay
circumlocation
belle-lettres