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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
deus de machina
climax
epigram
aphorism
2. 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.
rhetoric
antithesis
exposition
inference
3. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
antithesis
conceit
anachronism
4. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
metonymy
genre
satire
conceit
5. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
archetype
arch (adj.)
malapropism
external POV
6. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
euphony
topic sentence
syntax
carpe diem
7. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
adage
comparison and contrast
symbol
8. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
descriptive detail
understatement
theme
ellipsis
9. Inflated - pretentious language.
aphorism
rhetorical strategies
arch (adj.)
bombast
10. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
circumlocation
situational irony
connotation
complex sentence
11. 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.
ambiguity
inductive reasoning
fable
analogy
12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
comparison and contrast
denotation
circumlocation
13. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
situational irony
classic
epic
syntax
14. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
frame
alliteration
tone
connotation
15. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
tone
cynic
Dionysian
16. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
allusion
canon
abstract
first person singular
17. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
argumentation
rhetorical strategies
connotation
conceit
18. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
annotation
connotation
allegory
19. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
inference
diction
canon
20. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
sarcasm
syntax
personification
antagonist
21. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
exposition
ad hominem
allusion
logos
22. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
alliteration
archetype
caricature
situational irony
23. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
refute
circumlocation
homily
connotation
24. A comparison using like or as
argumentation
aphorism
first person singular
simile
25. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
description
empathy
irony
ambiguity
26. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
anachronism
rhetorical analysis
simile
farce
27. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
metaphor
anecdote
allusion
synthesis essay
28. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
figurative language
extended metaphor
assonance
refute
29. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
description
bard
conceit
annotation
30. The ability to form mental images of things or events
theme
imagery
antecedent
sarcasm
31. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
carpe diem
satire
clause
32. To recreate or present with details
imagery
anecdote
description
cacophony
33. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
point of view
rhetoric
metaphor
farce
34. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
dramatic irony
ethos
connotation
35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
malapropism
harangue
analogy
style
36. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
topic sentence
connotation
pun
denotation
37. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
bibliography
abstract
concrete detail
aphorism
38. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
expository
dependent clauses
didactic
cynic
39. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
ethos
extended metaphor
concrete detail
40. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
epic
point of view
concrete detail
41. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
comparison and contrast
euphemism
syntax
critique
42. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
critique
ambiguity
understatement
Apollonian
43. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
pathos
external POV
clause
belle-lettres
44. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
inference
fable
deus de machina
expository
45. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
fallacy
classical
argumentative essay
burlesque
46. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
bombast
cacophony
clause
description
47. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
euphemism
exegesis
theme
dramatic irony
48. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
pathos
belle-lettres
digression
fallacy
49. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
paradox
denotation
cacophony
apostrophe
50. The perspective from which a story is told
rhetorical question
ad hominem
point of view
antagonist