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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






4. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






5. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






7. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






10. (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.






11. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






16. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






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






18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






19. The manner in which something is expressed in words






20. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






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






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






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






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






26. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






30. The dictionary definition of a word.






31. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






33. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






37. I - me - my - mine






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






39. To recreate or present with details






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






41. (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.






42. The main idea of the story






43. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






44. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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