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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A humorous play on words






2. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






3. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






4. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






5. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






6. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






7. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






8. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






9. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






10. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






11. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






12. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






13. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






14. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






15. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






17. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






18. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






19. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






20. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






21. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






22. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






23. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






24. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






25. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






26. An appeal based on logic or reason






27. To prove a point or to persuade






28. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






29. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






30. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






32. The perspective from which a story is told






33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






34. To recreate or present with details






35. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






36. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






37. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






38. (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.






39. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






40. A matter discussed in the first person has this






41. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






42. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






43. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






45. Anything that stands for or represents something else






46. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






47. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






48. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






49. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






50. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.