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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.
rhetorical strategies
ad hominem
anecdote
antagonist
2. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
classic
metaphor
connotation
syntax
3. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
complex sentence
topic sentence
adage
comparison and contrast
4. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
ellipsis
argumentative essay
climax
refute
5. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
bathos
figurative language
caricature
6. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.
critique
argumentation
imagery
dénouement
7. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.
euphony
concrete detail
cynic
exegesis
8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
epic
explication
complex sentence
archetype
9. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
circumlocation
situational irony
concrete detail
farce
10. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
hyperbole
descriptive detail
annotation
fallacy
11. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.
inference
clause
didactic
Apollonian
12. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
cynic
inductive reasoning
antecedent
rhetorical question
13. 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.
circumlocation
analogy
rhetorical question
arch (adj.)
14. To recreate or present with details
compound sentence
Dionysian
synthesis essay
description
15. (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
concrete detail
style
euphemism
16. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
epigram
burlesque
allegory
allusion
17. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
epigram
synecdoche
satire
assonance
18. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.
frame
fantasy
genre
metaphor
19. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author
topic sentence
tone
style
carpe diem
20. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
refute
exegesis
red herring
allusion
21. Grating - inharmonious sounds.
Dionysian
cacophony
bibliography
exegesis
22. The perspective from which a story is told
point of view
denotation
archetype
dénouement
23. An idea that is implied or suggested
connotation
fable
anachronism
consonance
24. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor
hyperbole
digression
farce
exposition
25. The manner in which something is expressed in words
rhetorical analysis
fiction
exposé
syntax
26. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
deus de machina
sarcasm
exposition
expository
27. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
bombast
diction
personification
inductive reasoning
28. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.
red herring
dependent clauses
concrete detail
inductive reasoning
29. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
conceit
topic sentence
antagonist
dénouement
30. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
burlesque
external POV
Dionysian
didactic
31. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
epic
paradox
syntax
32. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
empathy
Apollonian
digression
synthesis essay
33. An observer uses this
external POV
denotation
analogy
complex sentence
34. A comparison using like or as
antagonist
harangue
point of view
simile
35. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
topic sentence
dependent clauses
hyperbole
36. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech
sarcasm
fable
anachronism
circumlocation
37. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
ad hominem
elliptical construction
understatement
exegesis
38. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
exposition
figurative language
empathy
inference
39. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
circumlocation
descriptive detail
paradox
critique
40. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
qualify
elliptical construction
genre
rhetorical analysis
41. A humorous play on words
hyperbole
ambiguity
diction
pun
42. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.
burlesque
simile
inference
diction
43. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
satire
oxymoron
extended metaphor
external POV
44. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
figurative language
inference
synecdoche
rhetoric
45. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.
argumentation
critique
anachronism
cacophony
46. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
rhetorical strategies
epic
extended metaphor
descriptive detail
47. (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
assonance
synecdoche
elliptical construction
48. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
alliteration
antagonist
Dionysian
connotation
49. The dictionary definition of a word.
denotation
external POV
qualify
deus de machina
50. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
red herring
archetype
active voice
denotation
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