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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An observer uses this






2. Anything that stands for or represents something else






3. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






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






5. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






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






21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






22. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






24. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






25. To recreate or present with details






26. (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.






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






28. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






29. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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






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






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






40. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






41. A word to which a pronoun refers.






42. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






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






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






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






46. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






48. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






49. The main idea of the story






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