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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






6. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






7. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






10. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






11. A matter discussed in the first person has this






12. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






16. (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.






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






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






19. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






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






21. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






23. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






24. 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.






25. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






28. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






31. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






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






35. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






36. To prove a point or to persuade






37. The main idea of the story






38. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






41. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






42. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






45. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






50. I - me - my - mine