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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule
synthesis essay
diction
sarcasm
external POV
2. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
analogy
carpe diem
digression
assonance
3. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
pun
red herring
caricature
diction
4. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
pathos
cynic
bathos
irony
5. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
internal POV
harangue
ellipsis
synthesis essay
6. Anything that stands for or represents something else
diction
symbol
malapropism
ellipsis
7. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
genre
rhetoric
clause
connotation
8. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
synecdoche
fallacy
hyperbole
deus de machina
9. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
exposé
descriptive detail
ellipsis
dependent clauses
10. 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
oxymoron
apostrophe
style
imagery
11. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
euphemism
abstract
annotation
12. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
adage
external POV
farce
syntax
13. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
homily
caricature
inference
antithesis
14. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
style
arch (adj.)
topic sentence
metonymy
15. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
ad hominem
connotation
extended metaphor
descriptive detail
16. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
classic
comparison and contrast
exegesis
euphemism
17. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
comparison and contrast
metaphor
Dionysian
first person singular
18. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
ethos
euphemism
elegy
digression
19. The dictionary definition of a word.
annotation
denotation
internal POV
deductive reasoning
20. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
rhetorical analysis
eponymous
figurative language
ellipsis
21. I - me - my - mine
allusion
first person singular
situational irony
rhetorical strategies
22. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.
classical
refute
synecdoche
irony
23. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
connotation
syntax
circumlocution
eponymous
24. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
concrete detail
diction
rhetorical strategies
circumlocution
25. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
extended metaphor
expository
denotation
topic sentence
26. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
euphony
assonance
burlesque
classic
27. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
metonymy
euphemism
dénouement
fable
28. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
bard
epic
refute
29. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
allegory
red herring
dramatic irony
figurative language
30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
frame
anachronism
complex sentence
aphorism
31. 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
ambiguity
figurative language
connotation
dependent clauses
32. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
abstract
allusion
extended metaphor
internal POV
33. A comparison using like or as
bombast
simile
pathos
fiction
34. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
circumlocation
diction
inductive reasoning
harangue
35. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
tone
fable
connotation
inference
36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
compound sentence
fantasy
first person singular
Dionysian
37. (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
homily
first person singular
farce
38. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
denotation
argumentative essay
archetype
fable
39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
elliptical construction
bombast
farce
rhetorical strategies
40. The manner in which something is expressed in words
fiction
Dionysian
fantasy
antithesis
41. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
inference
fiction
dénouement
belle-lettres
42. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
didactic
ethos
rhetorical analysis
antagonist
43. 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.
malapropism
exposition
bibliography
imagery
44. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
cacophony
harangue
rhetorical analysis
explication
45. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
cynic
expository
Apollonian
concrete detail
46. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
internal POV
elegy
homily
harangue
47. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
rhetorical strategies
euphemism
oxymoron
48. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
simile
understatement
arch (adj.)
topic sentence
49. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
refute
adage
climax
oxymoron
50. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
expository
paradox
empathy
situational irony