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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. 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.
synthesis essay
belle-lettres
epithet
topic sentence
2. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
classical
compound sentence
fantasy
ellipsis
3. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
logos
ellipsis
frame
deus de machina
4. 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.
antagonist
analogy
climax
anachronism
5. Prove to be false or incorrect
classic
cynic
antagonist
refute
6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
euphony
digression
cynic
analogy
7. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
classic
burlesque
epigram
clause
8. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
red herring
compound sentence
adage
harangue
9. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
exposé
empathy
concrete detail
connotation
10. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
circumlocution
personification
connotation
qualify
11. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
climax
circumlocation
elliptical construction
rhetorical question
12. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
first person singular
cynic
concrete detail
malapropism
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.
archetype
circumlocation
active voice
dependent clauses
14. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
refute
compound sentence
understatement
epic
15. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
argumentative essay
bard
tone
inference
16. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
active voice
fallacy
connotation
Dionysian
17. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
climax
complex sentence
elegy
epigram
18. The main idea of the story
first person singular
belle-lettres
eponymous
theme
19. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
assonance
pun
malapropism
20. An appeal based on logic or reason
ellipsis
logos
complex sentence
homily
21. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
frame
critique
allegory
epithet
22. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
compound sentence
connotation
style
rhetorical strategies
23. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
inductive reasoning
carpe diem
analogy
24. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
empathy
pun
bombast
topic sentence
25. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
euphemism
explication
bathos
26. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
diction
inductive reasoning
exegesis
27. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
metaphor
argumentation
apostrophe
28. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
synecdoche
clause
exposé
annotation
29. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
argumentation
canon
expository
climax
30. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
dénouement
paradox
harangue
inductive reasoning
31. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
fiction
inference
fable
metaphor
32. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
logos
frame
epic
oxymoron
33. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
epic
synthesis essay
connotation
burlesque
34. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
fiction
expository
epigram
extended metaphor
35. A word to which a pronoun refers.
classical
antecedent
rhetorical strategies
rhetorical analysis
36. To prove a point or to persuade
consonance
argumentation
metonymy
extended metaphor
37. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
concrete detail
synecdoche
elegy
tone
38. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
rhetorical analysis
aphorism
frame
bathos
39. A comparison using like or as
synecdoche
simile
cynic
rhetoric
40. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
metaphor
circumlocution
harangue
41. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
circumlocation
rhetorical analysis
consonance
dramatic irony
42. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
denotation
aphorism
genre
antithesis
43. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
exegesis
extended metaphor
euphemism
farce
44. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
synecdoche
syntax
comparison and contrast
aphorism
45. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
arch (adj.)
ellipsis
anecdote
refute
46. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
extended metaphor
bibliography
descriptive detail
ad hominem
47. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
irony
critique
malapropism
exposition
48. A humorous play on words
pun
symbol
bibliography
irony
49. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
hyperbole
exegesis
pun
situational irony
50. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
argumentative essay
clause
cynic
arch (adj.)