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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
genre
comparison and contrast
Apollonian
irony
2. An appeal based on logic or reason
rhetorical strategies
oxymoron
bibliography
logos
3. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
cacophony
metaphor
euphony
rhetoric
4. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
burlesque
frame
clause
rhetorical question
5. The ability to form mental images of things or events
paradox
climax
imagery
frame
6. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
bombast
deus de machina
denotation
7. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
antithesis
logos
anecdote
description
8. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
adage
inductive reasoning
anecdote
symbol
9. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
ad hominem
hyperbole
elegy
euphony
10. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
tone
ethos
satire
compound sentence
11. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
epic
antithesis
rhetorical analysis
ad hominem
12. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
euphemism
classical
ad hominem
deus de machina
13. 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
rhetoric
archetype
classic
style
14. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
elegy
descriptive detail
farce
15. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
explication
pathos
synthesis essay
16. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
rhetoric
apostrophe
situational irony
syntax
17. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
exposition
elliptical construction
consonance
bathos
18. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
homily
digression
dramatic irony
19. The dictionary definition of a word.
understatement
circumlocution
metonymy
denotation
20. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
expository
descriptive detail
external POV
21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
abstract
elegy
metaphor
bathos
22. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
qualify
archetype
dramatic irony
paradox
23. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
connotation
epic
adage
compound sentence
24. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
epic
cynic
homily
theme
25. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
farce
expository
oxymoron
euphemism
26. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
climax
deductive reasoning
epic
27. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
frame
dénouement
carpe diem
belle-lettres
28. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
eponymous
bibliography
active voice
aphorism
29. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
style
allusion
exposition
30. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
metonymy
explication
logos
internal POV
31. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
elliptical construction
bard
personification
euphemism
32. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
denotation
abstract
understatement
malapropism
33. To recreate or present with details
description
bathos
conceit
Apollonian
34. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
analogy
aphorism
clause
denotation
35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
rhetorical question
syntax
irony
personification
36. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
complex sentence
irony
burlesque
euphemism
37. An idea that is implied or suggested
frame
connotation
sarcasm
allegory
38. 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.
rhetorical strategies
synthesis essay
euphony
abstract
39. 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.
epithet
pun
descriptive detail
euphony
40. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
Dionysian
classic
fallacy
41. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
elegy
pathos
explication
didactic
42. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
fantasy
digression
cynic
fallacy
43. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
topic sentence
burlesque
empathy
ambiguity
44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
comparison and contrast
internal POV
ambiguity
sarcasm
45. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
farce
carpe diem
deductive reasoning
circumlocution
46. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
style
annotation
classical
exposition
47. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
fantasy
anachronism
Apollonian
classical
48. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
compound sentence
classic
Dionysian
caricature
49. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
carpe diem
external POV
fallacy
deductive reasoning
50. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
frame
active voice
homily
denotation