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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






6. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






8. The perspective from which a story is told






9. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






11. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






17. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






26. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






27. I - me - my - mine






28. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






40. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






41. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






46. An observer uses this






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






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






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






50. 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







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