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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
internal POV
imagery
empathy
elliptical construction
2. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
rhetorical strategies
figurative language
exposé
antithesis
3. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
expository
allegory
empathy
anecdote
4. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
classic
external POV
ambiguity
synthesis essay
5. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
euphemism
connotation
adage
cacophony
6. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
imagery
style
fable
rhetorical strategies
7. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
dependent clauses
annotation
dénouement
bibliography
8. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
simile
malapropism
Dionysian
pun
9. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
antecedent
elegy
explication
deductive reasoning
10. I - me - my - mine
synthesis essay
first person singular
point of view
empathy
11. A comparison using like or as
fallacy
tone
simile
exposition
12. Anything that stands for or represents something else
refute
symbol
paradox
belle-lettres
13. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
euphemism
allegory
annotation
first person singular
14. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.
connotation
apostrophe
rhetorical analysis
euphony
15. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
pathos
consonance
explication
Apollonian
16. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
rhetorical analysis
dénouement
fantasy
elliptical construction
17. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
assonance
topic sentence
genre
deductive reasoning
18. 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.
euphemism
analogy
descriptive detail
symbol
19. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
dependent clauses
arch (adj.)
topic sentence
exposition
20. The perspective from which a story is told
oxymoron
point of view
sarcasm
dependent clauses
21. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
clause
farce
abstract
understatement
22. An observer uses this
external POV
bombast
fantasy
archetype
23. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
circumlocution
euphony
ellipsis
canon
24. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
inductive reasoning
bard
fable
denotation
25. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
personification
metonymy
simile
homily
26. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
cynic
deus de machina
red herring
connotation
27. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.
inference
personification
climax
ethos
28. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
archetype
epigram
imagery
paradox
29. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
oxymoron
inductive reasoning
euphemism
deductive reasoning
30. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
critique
connotation
denotation
empathy
31. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
elegy
ambiguity
figurative language
rhetoric
32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses
complex sentence
consonance
connotation
concrete detail
33. Inflated - pretentious language.
dénouement
sarcasm
ellipsis
bombast
34. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
inductive reasoning
denotation
archetype
critique
35. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.
irony
deus de machina
genre
homily
36. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.
eponymous
elliptical construction
antithesis
climax
37. An idea that is implied or suggested
harangue
figurative language
oxymoron
connotation
38. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
connotation
fable
rhetoric
argumentative essay
39. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
fantasy
epithet
canon
dramatic irony
40. The ability to form mental images of things or events
oxymoron
imagery
fallacy
bombast
41. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
didactic
dependent clauses
topic sentence
bibliography
42. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
bathos
inference
carpe diem
burlesque
43. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
red herring
symbol
syntax
abstract
44. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
syntax
consonance
conceit
45. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.
elliptical construction
comparison and contrast
fallacy
consonance
46. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.
ad hominem
denotation
conceit
syntax
47. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
eponymous
euphemism
inference
exegesis
48. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
apostrophe
connotation
circumlocution
explication
49. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
elliptical construction
rhetoric
satire
expository
50. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
irony
synecdoche
first person singular
circumlocution