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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






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






5. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






6. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. (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.






17. Prove to be false or incorrect






18. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






21. A comparison using like or as






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






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






24. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






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






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






27. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






29. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






33. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






35. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






37. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






39. 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.






40. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






42. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






45. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






47. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






49. An appeal based on logic or reason






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