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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The ability to form mental images of things or events
antithesis
frame
imagery
first person singular
2. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
apostrophe
fable
descriptive detail
satire
3. The dictionary definition of a word.
circumlocation
denotation
homily
first person singular
4. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
irony
abstract
anachronism
euphemism
5. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
fiction
bibliography
connotation
6. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
farce
elliptical construction
anecdote
7. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
extended metaphor
apostrophe
first person singular
dependent clauses
8. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
fiction
bombast
belle-lettres
homily
9. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
refute
syntax
pathos
rhetorical strategies
10. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
oxymoron
euphemism
climax
synecdoche
11. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
harangue
tone
conceit
argumentative essay
12. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
style
fable
allusion
simile
13. (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.
bard
epigram
active voice
oxymoron
14. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
epigram
exposé
imagery
first person singular
15. A comparison using like or as
paradox
climax
canon
simile
16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
oxymoron
qualify
compound sentence
bombast
17. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
canon
aphorism
genre
exposé
18. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
epic
explication
qualify
diction
19. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
euphony
expository
cynic
metaphor
20. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
assonance
satire
synthesis essay
ellipsis
21. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
synthesis essay
allusion
refute
Apollonian
22. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
archetype
Dionysian
bathos
descriptive detail
23. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
topic sentence
elliptical construction
Apollonian
carpe diem
24. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
active voice
rhetorical strategies
inference
synecdoche
25. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
epic
diction
allegory
26. (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.
epic
exposé
abstract
bard
27. 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
farce
carpe diem
argumentation
28. A humorous play on words
ethos
didactic
pun
analogy
29. The main idea of the story
theme
ambiguity
paradox
assonance
30. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
cacophony
argumentative essay
annotation
bathos
31. 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
style
theme
empathy
rhetorical strategies
32. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
antagonist
description
circumlocution
33. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
classical
inference
fiction
descriptive detail
34. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
cynic
external POV
denotation
symbol
35. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
malapropism
rhetoric
aphorism
canon
36. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
antecedent
inference
allegory
aphorism
37. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
deductive reasoning
external POV
consonance
ambiguity
38. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
tone
style
dénouement
39. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
empathy
bathos
satire
farce
40. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
elegy
adage
tone
figurative language
41. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
farce
caricature
paradox
personification
42. 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.
inductive reasoning
carpe diem
exposition
situational irony
43. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
tone
alliteration
complex sentence
eponymous
44. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
denotation
internal POV
comparison and contrast
Dionysian
45. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
deductive reasoning
classic
topic sentence
burlesque
46. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
first person singular
analogy
bombast
47. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deus de machina
personification
extended metaphor
compound sentence
48. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
explication
synthesis essay
point of view
49. Inflated - pretentious language.
external POV
bombast
point of view
circumlocution
50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
ad hominem
inference
figurative language
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