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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
compound sentence
clause
archetype
2. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
didactic
fantasy
classic
3. 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.
dependent clauses
euphony
canon
synthesis essay
4. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
empathy
euphemism
assonance
synecdoche
5. A humorous play on words
description
pun
carpe diem
descriptive detail
6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
carpe diem
rhetorical analysis
description
circumlocation
7. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
digression
euphemism
allusion
deus de machina
8. An appeal based on logic or reason
argumentation
explication
canon
logos
9. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
topic sentence
syntax
connotation
10. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
rhetorical strategies
adage
inference
synecdoche
11. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
anecdote
ambiguity
synecdoche
cacophony
12. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
eponymous
pun
rhetoric
description
13. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
complex sentence
digression
farce
aphorism
14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
frame
anachronism
rhetorical analysis
15. An observer uses this
empathy
fantasy
external POV
critique
16. The perspective from which a story is told
apostrophe
metonymy
point of view
descriptive detail
17. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
argumentation
sarcasm
consonance
understatement
18. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
descriptive detail
diction
aphorism
epithet
19. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
frame
extended metaphor
empathy
personification
20. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
aphorism
dependent clauses
circumlocution
epithet
21. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
climax
argumentative essay
abstract
tone
22. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
epithet
external POV
anachronism
23. I - me - my - mine
antagonist
first person singular
consonance
digression
24. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
anecdote
critique
clause
antecedent
25. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
understatement
antagonist
eponymous
fiction
26. Inflated - pretentious language.
internal POV
annotation
imagery
bombast
27. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
metonymy
red herring
farce
epigram
28. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
tone
dénouement
refute
allegory
29. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
symbol
understatement
hyperbole
metaphor
30. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
first person singular
bombast
rhetorical question
anecdote
31. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
point of view
connotation
euphemism
expository
32. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
eponymous
paradox
expository
33. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
diction
cynic
alliteration
rhetorical analysis
34. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
ellipsis
inductive reasoning
alliteration
inference
35. The dictionary definition of a word.
adage
caricature
cacophony
denotation
36. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
point of view
simile
canon
connotation
37. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
rhetorical strategies
bombast
elliptical construction
ad hominem
38. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
connotation
irony
Dionysian
paradox
39. (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.
active voice
classical
paradox
dependent clauses
40. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
genre
anecdote
inductive reasoning
clause
41. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
sarcasm
adage
ellipsis
bombast
42. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
explication
aphorism
epithet
inductive reasoning
43. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
Apollonian
rhetoric
apostrophe
genre
44. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
satire
tone
first person singular
45. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
satire
expository
explication
compound sentence
46. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
oxymoron
active voice
expository
47. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
ad hominem
fantasy
critique
48. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
rhetoric
abstract
active voice
dramatic irony
49. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
expository
argumentative essay
paradox
conceit
50. (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.
abstract
classic
dénouement
oxymoron
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