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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
fantasy
clause
cacophony
argumentation
2. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
figurative language
rhetorical analysis
red herring
3. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
personification
irony
qualify
archetype
4. A matter discussed in the first person has this
internal POV
pathos
bombast
frame
5. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
exposition
bombast
tone
ethos
6. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
conceit
dramatic irony
circumlocution
ad hominem
7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
circumlocation
syntax
compound sentence
classical
8. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.
eponymous
rhetorical strategies
aphorism
ethos
9. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
pathos
Apollonian
compound sentence
adage
10. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
descriptive detail
fantasy
explication
metonymy
11. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
climax
assonance
refute
anecdote
12. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
digression
harangue
syntax
sarcasm
13. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
anachronism
circumlocution
diction
hyperbole
14. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
cynic
malapropism
synecdoche
allusion
15. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
antithesis
theme
climax
internal POV
16. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
epic
connotation
oxymoron
inference
17. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
sarcasm
rhetoric
oxymoron
inductive reasoning
18. Inflated - pretentious language.
epithet
synthesis essay
bombast
alliteration
19. A word to which a pronoun refers.
circumlocation
antecedent
climax
understatement
20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
bard
irony
rhetoric
21. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
ethos
metaphor
elliptical construction
eponymous
22. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
canon
symbol
Apollonian
fiction
23. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.
classic
exposé
syntax
descriptive detail
24. 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.
harangue
analogy
argumentation
carpe diem
25. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
allusion
inference
theme
homily
26. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
bathos
frame
explication
synecdoche
27. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
rhetorical analysis
personification
irony
28. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
harangue
exposition
homily
fallacy
29. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
epithet
antecedent
bombast
fantasy
30. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
epic
cynic
arch (adj.)
31. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
dramatic irony
belle-lettres
complex sentence
cynic
32. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
antithesis
eponymous
denotation
carpe diem
33. An idea that is implied or suggested
exposé
critique
connotation
harangue
34. The perspective from which a story is told
hyperbole
abstract
sarcasm
point of view
35. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
elliptical construction
extended metaphor
topic sentence
Apollonian
36. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
fable
ellipsis
ethos
topic sentence
37. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
elegy
qualify
deus de machina
argumentative essay
38. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as
aphorism
euphony
metaphor
compound sentence
39. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
pathos
burlesque
inductive reasoning
analogy
40. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
fallacy
allusion
comparison and contrast
synecdoche
41. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
classical
assonance
dependent clauses
denotation
42. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
inductive reasoning
classic
point of view
synthesis essay
43. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.
deductive reasoning
deus de machina
compound sentence
allegory
44. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
oxymoron
rhetoric
classical
cynic
45. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
irony
comparison and contrast
abstract
alliteration
46. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
diction
aphorism
fallacy
alliteration
47. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
comparison and contrast
expository
didactic
apostrophe
48. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
farce
anecdote
red herring
arch (adj.)
49. A comparison using like or as
simile
climax
classical
active voice
50. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
adage
satire
inference
carpe diem