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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






2. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






3. A comparison using like or as






4. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






5. A word to which a pronoun refers.






6. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






7. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






9. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






10. A humorous play on words






11. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






12. (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.






13. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






16. 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






17. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






18. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






20. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






23. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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






26. 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.






27. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






28. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






29. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






30. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






31. I - me - my - mine






32. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






33. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






34. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






35. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






36. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






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






39. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






41. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






42. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






43. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






44. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






45. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






47. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






48. (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.






49. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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