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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






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






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






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






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






7. A comparison using like or as






8. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






10. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






14. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






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






16. A matter discussed in the first person has this






17. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






19. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






21. The perspective from which a story is told






22. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






23. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






25. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






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






29. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






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






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






32. Prove to be false or incorrect






33. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






34. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






35. To prove a point or to persuade






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






42. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






44. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






46. (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.






47. A humorous play on words






48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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