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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The manner in which something is expressed in words
bathos
fiction
Dionysian
euphemism
2. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
paradox
synthesis essay
pun
3. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
comparison and contrast
tone
syntax
allusion
4. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
situational irony
allegory
sarcasm
bathos
5. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
rhetorical strategies
connotation
bombast
belle-lettres
6. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
antagonist
red herring
epic
7. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
explication
rhetorical analysis
qualify
eponymous
8. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
aphorism
carpe diem
sarcasm
personification
9. A humorous play on words
allegory
style
classic
pun
10. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
irony
argumentative essay
fallacy
metonymy
11. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
inference
pun
genre
bombast
12. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
metaphor
exegesis
understatement
13. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
bibliography
anecdote
homily
extended metaphor
14. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
allegory
pathos
clause
consonance
15. A matter discussed in the first person has this
ethos
internal POV
anecdote
ellipsis
16. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
red herring
abstract
dependent clauses
cynic
17. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
external POV
imagery
burlesque
synecdoche
18. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
diction
climax
ambiguity
imagery
19. (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.
epic
hyperbole
allegory
active voice
20. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
adage
rhetoric
pun
oxymoron
21. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
empathy
pun
epigram
denotation
22. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
circumlocution
qualify
classic
belle-lettres
23. 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
sarcasm
complex sentence
style
topic sentence
24. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
elliptical construction
anecdote
compound sentence
concrete detail
25. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
ellipsis
homily
classic
cynic
26. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
theme
concrete detail
allegory
connotation
27. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
homily
bombast
explication
denotation
28. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
genre
inductive reasoning
descriptive detail
didactic
29. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
classical
belle-lettres
adage
30. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
irony
homily
dramatic irony
carpe diem
31. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
circumlocation
fantasy
complex sentence
caricature
32. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
rhetorical analysis
imagery
circumlocation
harangue
33. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
critique
point of view
antagonist
cacophony
34. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
theme
rhetorical strategies
complex sentence
synecdoche
35. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
paradox
concrete detail
arch (adj.)
36. 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.
exposition
diction
climax
homily
37. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
symbol
critique
ad hominem
syntax
38. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
arch (adj.)
circumlocation
external POV
carpe diem
39. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
description
empathy
epic
bibliography
40. A word to which a pronoun refers.
personification
antecedent
expository
farce
41. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
inference
euphemism
rhetorical strategies
allusion
42. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
satire
cynic
expository
denotation
43. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
allegory
alliteration
elegy
archetype
44. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
deus de machina
connotation
conceit
paradox
45. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
imagery
inference
assonance
apostrophe
46. A comparison using like or as
fable
antecedent
connotation
simile
47. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
fable
anecdote
sarcasm
48. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
denotation
ellipsis
irony
connotation
49. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
allegory
Apollonian
adage
classic
50. I - me - my - mine
conceit
abstract
first person singular
fable