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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






6. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






7. A comparison using like or as






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






9. (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.






10. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






14. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






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






27. An appeal based on logic or reason






28. An observer uses this






29. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






33. An idea that is implied or suggested






34. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






40. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






42. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






46. The ability to form mental images of things or events






47. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






48. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






49. The main idea of the story






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