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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A humorous play on words
inductive reasoning
antagonist
fantasy
pun
2. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
synthesis essay
exposition
genre
explication
3. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
descriptive detail
burlesque
fable
malapropism
4. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
euphemism
anachronism
classical
ethos
5. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
cynic
descriptive detail
hyperbole
assonance
6. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
hyperbole
belle-lettres
annotation
7. To recreate or present with details
description
situational irony
figurative language
fallacy
8. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
ambiguity
explication
caricature
9. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
bombast
euphemism
rhetoric
empathy
10. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
comparison and contrast
canon
tone
cynic
11. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
external POV
bibliography
archetype
alliteration
12. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
situational irony
diction
digression
metaphor
13. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
symbol
rhetorical analysis
genre
didactic
14. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
antithesis
qualify
dependent clauses
extended metaphor
15. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
clause
anecdote
external POV
refute
16. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
harangue
caricature
bombast
17. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
fable
caricature
expository
18. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
conceit
exegesis
denotation
19. 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
annotation
eponymous
empathy
20. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inference
complex sentence
circumlocation
inductive reasoning
21. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
exposition
paradox
antagonist
22. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
circumlocation
didactic
cacophony
aphorism
23. (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
synecdoche
ethos
malapropism
24. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
arch (adj.)
tone
caricature
Dionysian
25. (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
deus de machina
connotation
antecedent
26. The manner in which something is expressed in words
antithesis
exegesis
first person singular
fiction
27. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
eponymous
carpe diem
anachronism
active voice
28. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
extended metaphor
inductive reasoning
bombast
bard
29. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
irony
active voice
ellipsis
rhetorical question
30. The dictionary definition of a word.
rhetorical strategies
malapropism
denotation
digression
31. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
harangue
ambiguity
pathos
farce
32. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
active voice
bard
circumlocution
epigram
33. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
tone
hyperbole
caricature
epigram
34. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
anachronism
refute
inference
adage
35. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
carpe diem
style
oxymoron
explication
36. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
hyperbole
bard
antithesis
37. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
antagonist
exegesis
descriptive detail
ethos
38. 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
metaphor
style
imagery
active voice
39. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
cynic
synecdoche
frame
climax
40. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
inductive reasoning
annotation
frame
aphorism
41. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
comparison and contrast
symbol
diction
fable
42. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
inductive reasoning
theme
fallacy
paradox
43. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
point of view
Apollonian
synecdoche
comparison and contrast
44. A word to which a pronoun refers.
dénouement
antecedent
climax
theme
45. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
Dionysian
archetype
canon
hyperbole
46. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
harangue
dramatic irony
synecdoche
47. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.
fantasy
pathos
malapropism
synthesis essay
48. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
elliptical construction
frame
belle-lettres
49. Prove to be false or incorrect
concrete detail
canon
clause
refute
50. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
deus de machina
bathos
euphony
homily