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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
synthesis essay
syntax
arch (adj.)
ad hominem
2. 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
symbol
dependent clauses
synthesis essay
elegy
3. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
rhetoric
apostrophe
first person singular
circumlocation
4. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
refute
conceit
eponymous
simile
5. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
alliteration
metaphor
aphorism
external POV
6. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
epithet
explication
fiction
rhetoric
7. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
caricature
circumlocution
oxymoron
8. A matter discussed in the first person has this
arch (adj.)
internal POV
aphorism
hyperbole
9. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
malapropism
rhetoric
circumlocution
point of view
10. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
bibliography
anecdote
cynic
descriptive detail
11. The dictionary definition of a word.
dependent clauses
denotation
syntax
connotation
12. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
paradox
simile
exegesis
13. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
epic
canon
assonance
inductive reasoning
14. (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.
complex sentence
active voice
ad hominem
classic
15. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
fable
personification
apostrophe
rhetorical strategies
16. A humorous play on words
antithesis
descriptive detail
pun
fantasy
17. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
ambiguity
anecdote
harangue
cynic
18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
simile
didactic
dramatic irony
topic sentence
19. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
epithet
archetype
fiction
20. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
circumlocution
refute
frame
belle-lettres
21. 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
deductive reasoning
personification
elegy
22. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
didactic
exposé
active voice
critique
23. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
bombast
synecdoche
internal POV
carpe diem
24. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
bombast
metonymy
hyperbole
bard
25. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
epic
logos
active voice
clause
26. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
bard
elegy
elliptical construction
satire
27. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
syntax
clause
malapropism
climax
28. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
aphorism
dénouement
allegory
genre
29. The ability to form mental images of things or events
allegory
bathos
fiction
imagery
30. Inflated - pretentious language.
bombast
abstract
frame
concrete detail
31. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
satire
Apollonian
bombast
fallacy
32. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
dramatic irony
euphony
paradox
external POV
33. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
harangue
diction
synecdoche
expository
34. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
metaphor
explication
complex sentence
exposition
35. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
conceit
epigram
concrete detail
apostrophe
36. (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
farce
cynic
arch (adj.)
37. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
farce
climax
dramatic irony
explication
38. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
bard
internal POV
aphorism
39. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
qualify
analogy
circumlocation
40. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
arch (adj.)
abstract
aphorism
rhetorical question
41. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
conceit
climax
explication
complex sentence
42. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
euphemism
burlesque
eponymous
topic sentence
43. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
extended metaphor
bibliography
exposition
internal POV
44. The perspective from which a story is told
cynic
abstract
clause
point of view
45. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
red herring
pathos
frame
Dionysian
46. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
fiction
concrete detail
cynic
antagonist
47. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
antagonist
annotation
bibliography
48. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
logos
dependent clauses
classic
malapropism
49. An observer uses this
homily
external POV
metonymy
ambiguity
50. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
concrete detail
personification
frame
cacophony