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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The perspective from which a story is told
dependent clauses
ad hominem
point of view
allusion
2. 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.
analogy
synecdoche
epigram
theme
3. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
expository
hyperbole
denotation
syntax
4. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
caricature
euphemism
paradox
fable
5. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
situational irony
didactic
synecdoche
connotation
6. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
bard
pun
rhetorical strategies
7. An idea that is implied or suggested
bibliography
eponymous
connotation
consonance
8. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
digression
malapropism
topic sentence
9. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
pun
antagonist
cynic
dénouement
10. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
connotation
Apollonian
logos
oxymoron
11. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
dénouement
exegesis
fable
allusion
12. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
rhetorical strategies
epic
diction
exegesis
13. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
annotation
aphorism
circumlocation
pathos
14. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
apostrophe
circumlocation
dénouement
fiction
15. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
fable
descriptive detail
archetype
pathos
16. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
exposition
syntax
connotation
burlesque
17. A word to which a pronoun refers.
circumlocution
sarcasm
oxymoron
antecedent
18. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
symbol
aphorism
abstract
classic
19. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
antecedent
denotation
rhetoric
20. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
topic sentence
homily
dénouement
internal POV
21. 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
figurative language
style
description
malapropism
22. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
euphemism
compound sentence
classical
understatement
23. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
allusion
classic
critique
active voice
24. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
didactic
harangue
connotation
irony
25. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
elegy
metaphor
irony
metonymy
26. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
rhetoric
exposé
aphorism
metonymy
27. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
dramatic irony
oxymoron
fantasy
28. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
malapropism
dénouement
deductive reasoning
farce
29. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
logos
concrete detail
malapropism
30. An appeal based on logic or reason
figurative language
logos
synthesis essay
metaphor
31. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
bombast
sarcasm
malapropism
exegesis
32. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
ethos
expository
epithet
understatement
33. 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
cynic
ellipsis
connotation
34. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
qualify
ad hominem
fallacy
euphemism
35. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
inductive reasoning
style
extended metaphor
36. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
antithesis
hyperbole
classical
clause
37. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
symbol
argumentation
rhetoric
extended metaphor
38. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
denotation
bombast
genre
style
39. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
antithesis
fiction
satire
ad hominem
40. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
cacophony
first person singular
inference
apostrophe
41. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
pathos
irony
fable
42. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
euphemism
topic sentence
tone
bathos
43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
euphemism
bombast
rhetorical strategies
consonance
44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
fable
inference
cynic
sarcasm
45. (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
canon
hyperbole
epigram
46. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
fiction
expository
external POV
inductive reasoning
47. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
figurative language
euphemism
assonance
48. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
abstract
denotation
imagery
arch (adj.)
49. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
extended metaphor
simile
caricature
50. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
refute
euphony
deductive reasoning