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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
inference
concrete detail
aphorism
dénouement
2. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
expository
didactic
understatement
fallacy
3. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
cacophony
irony
bard
malapropism
4. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
frame
fiction
cacophony
5. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
conceit
cacophony
description
climax
6. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
argumentation
denotation
ellipsis
harangue
7. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
syntax
compound sentence
imagery
metonymy
8. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
apostrophe
simile
red herring
9. The dictionary definition of a word.
complex sentence
denotation
synecdoche
bombast
10. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
figurative language
Apollonian
analogy
11. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
dramatic irony
anecdote
arch (adj.)
12. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
Apollonian
deductive reasoning
descriptive detail
13. To recreate or present with details
description
rhetorical analysis
dénouement
Apollonian
14. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
satire
climax
syntax
aphorism
15. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
ethos
classic
concrete detail
genre
16. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
euphemism
adage
argumentative essay
cynic
17. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
ad hominem
antagonist
hyperbole
red herring
18. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
adage
malapropism
theme
annotation
19. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
description
epithet
inference
tone
20. An idea that is implied or suggested
apostrophe
connotation
epigram
canon
21. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
aphorism
epic
satire
figurative language
22. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
satire
irony
personification
23. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
anachronism
antecedent
archetype
24. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
inductive reasoning
situational irony
assonance
25. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
point of view
rhetorical analysis
metaphor
caricature
26. An observer uses this
harangue
external POV
bard
classic
27. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
paradox
complex sentence
personification
rhetorical analysis
28. A word to which a pronoun refers.
hyperbole
ambiguity
antecedent
connotation
29. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
deus de machina
anachronism
assonance
abstract
30. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
pathos
denotation
carpe diem
alliteration
31. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
rhetoric
classical
alliteration
compound sentence
32. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
extended metaphor
dependent clauses
alliteration
frame
33. (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
deus de machina
Dionysian
clause
34. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
synthesis essay
extended metaphor
argumentative essay
35. The manner in which something is expressed in words
dramatic irony
description
genre
fiction
36. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
refute
rhetorical analysis
homily
logos
37. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
apostrophe
epigram
abstract
synthesis essay
38. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
antecedent
cynic
description
39. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
euphony
antagonist
exposé
logos
40. The perspective from which a story is told
symbol
point of view
antagonist
dénouement
41. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
caricature
qualify
satire
climax
42. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
abstract
didactic
complex sentence
rhetorical strategies
43. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
dependent clauses
epithet
Dionysian
euphemism
44. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
genre
elliptical construction
internal POV
description
45. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
epigram
bombast
ethos
46. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
connotation
external POV
extended metaphor
alliteration
47. An appeal based on logic or reason
epigram
classic
harangue
logos
48. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
deductive reasoning
arch (adj.)
aphorism
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.
refute
concrete detail
homily
epithet
50. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
antecedent
cynic
abstract