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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






3. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






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






6. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






7. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






9. The perspective from which a story is told






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






11. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






12. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






13. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






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






16. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






17. I - me - my - mine






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






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






20. To prove a point or to persuade






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






22. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






25. A humorous play on words






26. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






27. The manner in which something is expressed in words






28. A comparison using like or as






29. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






33. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






36. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






37. A word to which a pronoun refers.






38. (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.






39. Prove to be false or incorrect






40. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






41. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






44. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






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






47. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






48. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






49. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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







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