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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
oxymoron
archetype
syntax
2. (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.
belle-lettres
active voice
theme
explication
3. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
caricature
simile
annotation
deductive reasoning
4. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
anecdote
synecdoche
exegesis
5. Anything that stands for or represents something else
pathos
argumentative essay
symbol
exegesis
6. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
rhetorical question
argumentation
malapropism
metonymy
7. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
inductive reasoning
homily
connotation
tone
8. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
syntax
classical
eponymous
inductive reasoning
9. I - me - my - mine
first person singular
situational irony
rhetoric
external POV
10. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
hyperbole
concrete detail
frame
conceit
11. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
annotation
rhetorical strategies
expository
aphorism
12. The ability to form mental images of things or events
assonance
allusion
imagery
arch (adj.)
13. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
adage
abstract
dénouement
14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
active voice
fantasy
fable
external POV
15. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
personification
anecdote
oxymoron
exegesis
16. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
pun
explication
connotation
bathos
17. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
bibliography
euphemism
belle-lettres
antecedent
18. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
eponymous
critique
assonance
19. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
rhetorical strategies
antithesis
dénouement
simile
20. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
pathos
rhetorical strategies
bathos
Dionysian
21. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
style
rhetorical analysis
classic
irony
22. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
allegory
rhetorical question
topic sentence
complex sentence
23. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
antagonist
cacophony
hyperbole
arch (adj.)
24. 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
expository
external POV
style
burlesque
25. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
caricature
description
malapropism
personification
26. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
logos
abstract
personification
burlesque
27. To prove a point or to persuade
satire
personification
ethos
argumentation
28. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
critique
classical
canon
anachronism
29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
belle-lettres
imagery
symbol
circumlocation
30. The manner in which something is expressed in words
euphony
assonance
concrete detail
fiction
31. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
malapropism
active voice
exegesis
32. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
cacophony
harangue
bombast
imagery
33. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
allusion
fable
didactic
34. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
Dionysian
critique
allusion
deus de machina
35. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
dependent clauses
fallacy
ad hominem
inference
36. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
climax
tone
antagonist
cynic
37. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
aphorism
alliteration
critique
extended metaphor
38. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
red herring
style
Dionysian
bathos
39. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
imagery
qualify
alliteration
antecedent
40. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
connotation
extended metaphor
assonance
personification
41. The main idea of the story
external POV
critique
topic sentence
theme
42. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
didactic
deus de machina
synecdoche
43. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
explication
arch (adj.)
exposé
classical
44. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
internal POV
allusion
frame
canon
45. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.
qualify
consonance
epic
eponymous
46. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
understatement
exposé
analogy
climax
47. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
climax
descriptive detail
classic
understatement
48. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
dénouement
euphemism
apostrophe
49. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
burlesque
pathos
pun
euphemism
50. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
classical
metonymy
digression
hyperbole