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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






2. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






3. The perspective from which a story is told






4. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






7. I - me - my - mine






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






19. (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.






20. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






44. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






48. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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







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