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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
diction
annotation
tone
allegory
2. To prove a point or to persuade
euphemism
rhetorical analysis
fallacy
argumentation
3. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
digression
circumlocation
alliteration
4. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
description
allusion
qualify
theme
5. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
understatement
ellipsis
Apollonian
inductive reasoning
6. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
topic sentence
classical
symbol
allegory
7. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
deus de machina
assonance
abstract
classic
8. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.
bathos
exposition
refute
critique
9. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
rhetorical question
active voice
pun
10. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
farce
classic
tone
bathos
11. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
rhetorical question
empathy
compound sentence
canon
12. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
compound sentence
concrete detail
conceit
13. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
abstract
aphorism
metaphor
digression
14. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
simile
apostrophe
paradox
synecdoche
15. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
oxymoron
harangue
classical
concrete detail
16. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
fiction
elliptical construction
circumlocution
rhetorical strategies
17. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
red herring
antagonist
ethos
ad hominem
18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
theme
qualify
dramatic irony
19. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
allusion
refute
inference
extended metaphor
20. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
allegory
situational irony
rhetoric
hyperbole
21. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
canon
frame
topic sentence
ad hominem
22. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
malapropism
synecdoche
syntax
ad hominem
23. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bard
bombast
burlesque
assonance
24. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
antagonist
satire
argumentative essay
deus de machina
25. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
didactic
alliteration
antecedent
denotation
26. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
anecdote
fantasy
dependent clauses
inductive reasoning
27. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
metaphor
elliptical construction
fiction
antithesis
28. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
eponymous
genre
empathy
climax
29. An appeal based on logic or reason
logos
bibliography
figurative language
pathos
30. 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.
bard
burlesque
cacophony
exposition
31. To recreate or present with details
synthesis essay
Apollonian
description
descriptive detail
32. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
cynic
belle-lettres
rhetorical analysis
inductive reasoning
33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
ethos
diction
cacophony
point of view
34. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
farce
external POV
rhetorical strategies
pathos
35. A comparison using like or as
expository
connotation
symbol
simile
36. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
dependent clauses
bombast
argumentative essay
digression
37. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
epic
ellipsis
sarcasm
38. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
frame
qualify
figurative language
tone
39. The ability to form mental images of things or events
imagery
rhetorical strategies
elegy
active voice
40. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
fallacy
synecdoche
eponymous
explication
41. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
aphorism
dramatic irony
genre
metonymy
42. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
explication
fantasy
extended metaphor
canon
43. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
archetype
connotation
euphony
understatement
44. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
bard
denotation
qualify
metonymy
45. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
epic
anachronism
carpe diem
syntax
46. Anything that stands for or represents something else
compound sentence
sarcasm
burlesque
symbol
47. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
personification
synecdoche
irony
understatement
48. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
malapropism
sarcasm
cacophony
aphorism
49. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
euphony
aphorism
pathos
elegy
50. (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.
exposé
empathy
active voice
anecdote