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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
exegesis
aphorism
genre
point of view
2. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
inference
point of view
aphorism
argumentative essay
3. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
understatement
alliteration
first person singular
elliptical construction
4. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
descriptive detail
allusion
first person singular
argumentation
5. A humorous play on words
arch (adj.)
pun
imagery
circumlocution
6. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
internal POV
inductive reasoning
genre
7. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
paradox
exposé
clause
fiction
8. 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.
epithet
analogy
sarcasm
elliptical construction
9. An observer uses this
cynic
elegy
external POV
adage
10. A comparison using like or as
fantasy
allegory
simile
pathos
11. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
antithesis
expository
rhetorical analysis
caricature
12. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
genre
denotation
ethos
13. A word to which a pronoun refers.
antecedent
clause
fantasy
anecdote
14. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malapropism
euphemism
dependent clauses
internal POV
15. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
frame
denotation
sarcasm
farce
16. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
classic
analogy
bibliography
17. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
assonance
fantasy
figurative language
aphorism
18. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
dramatic irony
paradox
synthesis essay
ellipsis
19. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and
deductive reasoning
antithesis
annotation
dependent clauses
20. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
anachronism
genre
pathos
paradox
21. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
first person singular
anecdote
compound sentence
22. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
euphony
explication
bathos
description
23. 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.
belle-lettres
homily
paradox
analogy
24. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
burlesque
abstract
fantasy
25. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
inductive reasoning
syntax
conceit
26. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
fable
situational irony
circumlocution
bibliography
27. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
oxymoron
adage
antithesis
diction
28. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
expository
point of view
exegesis
fantasy
29. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
oxymoron
argumentative essay
eponymous
concrete detail
30. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
refute
syntax
apostrophe
simile
31. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
synecdoche
critique
eponymous
classic
32. To prove a point or to persuade
climax
inductive reasoning
didactic
argumentation
33. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
denotation
compound sentence
connotation
comparison and contrast
34. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
anecdote
apostrophe
metonymy
fallacy
35. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
didactic
conceit
deus de machina
rhetorical strategies
36. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
rhetoric
point of view
bard
oxymoron
37. To recreate or present with details
description
circumlocation
euphemism
style
38. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
imagery
homily
bombast
rhetorical question
39. A matter discussed in the first person has this
climax
synthesis essay
satire
internal POV
40. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
symbol
fable
dramatic irony
rhetorical question
41. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
compound sentence
rhetoric
diction
paradox
42. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
antagonist
comparison and contrast
simile
epic
43. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
ethos
circumlocation
personification
euphony
44. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
empathy
epic
homily
ad hominem
45. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
dramatic irony
bombast
inductive reasoning
burlesque
46. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
alliteration
denotation
satire
epigram
47. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
rhetoric
allusion
antagonist
understatement
48. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
ethos
rhetorical strategies
antagonist
49. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
classic
satire
abstract
50. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
expository
anecdote
allegory
bathos