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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
fable
classic
archetype
elegy
2. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
concrete detail
conceit
fantasy
connotation
3. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
farce
descriptive detail
understatement
malapropism
4. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
dramatic irony
archetype
deus de machina
5. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
exposition
rhetorical question
anachronism
6. Prove to be false or incorrect
ad hominem
explication
epigram
refute
7. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
inference
empathy
deductive reasoning
adage
8. (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.
connotation
active voice
elegy
tone
9. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
caricature
clause
belle-lettres
farce
10. A word to which a pronoun refers.
genre
description
antecedent
abstract
11. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
complex sentence
circumlocution
classical
malapropism
12. A matter discussed in the first person has this
rhetorical strategies
satire
internal POV
dramatic irony
13. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
topic sentence
Apollonian
exposé
external POV
14. 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.
connotation
description
epic
exposition
15. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
sarcasm
harangue
irony
analogy
16. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
adage
descriptive detail
bombast
17. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
arch (adj.)
rhetorical strategies
euphemism
homily
18. An observer uses this
external POV
logos
imagery
deductive reasoning
19. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
ad hominem
argumentation
critique
rhetoric
20. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
explication
ethos
diction
extended metaphor
21. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
fable
empathy
rhetorical analysis
harangue
22. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
assonance
Apollonian
exegesis
23. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
dénouement
caricature
anecdote
24. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
theme
fable
satire
external POV
25. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
simile
burlesque
frame
26. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
elegy
internal POV
conceit
qualify
27. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
compound sentence
climax
imagery
28. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
epic
circumlocution
circumlocation
expository
29. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
euphony
Apollonian
first person singular
ellipsis
30. A humorous play on words
pun
arch (adj.)
rhetorical strategies
exposé
31. The main idea of the story
theme
rhetorical strategies
adage
argumentation
32. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
description
epigram
qualify
symbol
33. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
pathos
point of view
simile
34. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
belle-lettres
burlesque
argumentation
argumentative essay
35. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
topic sentence
exegesis
tone
metonymy
36. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
fiction
antagonist
rhetorical question
paradox
37. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
consonance
exegesis
paradox
pathos
38. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
tone
red herring
compound sentence
ethos
39. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
exposition
archetype
burlesque
40. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
aphorism
pun
bombast
41. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
dénouement
sarcasm
eponymous
42. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
tone
oxymoron
internal POV
epigram
43. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
logos
paradox
point of view
carpe diem
44. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
circumlocation
dénouement
antagonist
harangue
45. 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.
allegory
homily
analogy
expository
46. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
connotation
compound sentence
fallacy
alliteration
47. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
sarcasm
denotation
cacophony
fallacy
48. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
empathy
malapropism
anecdote
aphorism
49. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
understatement
cacophony
fable
epithet
50. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
arch (adj.)
Dionysian
concrete detail
frame
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