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AP English Language And Composition Basics
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
refute
conceit
elliptical construction
malapropism
2. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.
harangue
empathy
epithet
ad hominem
3. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
bibliography
hyperbole
red herring
4. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
denotation
description
digression
allegory
5. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
homily
circumlocation
compound sentence
malapropism
6. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
oxymoron
argumentative essay
ethos
Apollonian
7. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
fiction
genre
ambiguity
cynic
8. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.
description
caricature
conceit
deductive reasoning
9. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
bathos
archetype
syntax
assonance
10. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
frame
synecdoche
antagonist
fable
11. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.
carpe diem
caricature
antithesis
rhetorical strategies
12. A humorous play on words
circumlocation
concrete detail
pun
Dionysian
13. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.
digression
apostrophe
antithesis
empathy
14. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.
style
syntax
harangue
synthesis essay
15. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.
bard
circumlocution
cynic
synthesis essay
16. An observer uses this
external POV
deus de machina
paradox
epic
17. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
elliptical construction
pun
extended metaphor
allusion
18. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.
anachronism
bard
dramatic irony
cynic
19. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.
dramatic irony
metaphor
denotation
elegy
20. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.
style
allegory
bard
Apollonian
21. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.
critique
ambiguity
simile
clause
22. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.
clause
concrete detail
ethos
explication
23. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.
pun
abstract
imagery
exposé
24. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.
bombast
consonance
homily
exposition
25. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.
frame
euphony
annotation
inference
26. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
burlesque
euphemism
bathos
ad hominem
27. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem
elegy
antithesis
alliteration
extended metaphor
28. An idea that is implied or suggested
syntax
connotation
annotation
carpe diem
29. A matter discussed in the first person has this
cacophony
synecdoche
internal POV
bibliography
30. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
synecdoche
anecdote
allegory
qualify
31. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
personification
tone
consonance
connotation
32. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.
didactic
syntax
argumentation
comparison and contrast
33. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.
circumlocution
annotation
diction
rhetorical strategies
34. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
aphorism
epigram
frame
refute
35. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.
alliteration
adage
anachronism
denotation
36. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.
simile
ellipsis
dramatic irony
bathos
37. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.
epigram
circumlocation
theme
farce
38. To prove a point or to persuade
dramatic irony
argumentation
active voice
external POV
39. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
rhetorical strategies
ad hominem
first person singular
theme
40. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
expository
digression
complex sentence
figurative language
41. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
logos
fallacy
arch (adj.)
antithesis
42. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
harangue
metonymy
Apollonian
understatement
43. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
personification
euphony
topic sentence
inductive reasoning
44. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
style
logos
synecdoche
compound sentence
45. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning
bathos
circumlocation
belle-lettres
rhetorical analysis
46. To recreate or present with details
Dionysian
circumlocution
Apollonian
description
47. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
assonance
frame
bathos
aphorism
48. 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
dependent clauses
belle-lettres
theme
figurative language
49. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.
climax
clause
Dionysian
active voice
50. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
hyperbole
oxymoron
extended metaphor
deductive reasoning
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