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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. An idea that is implied or suggested






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






11. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






16. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






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






19. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






21. A word to which a pronoun refers.






22. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






23. (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.






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






25. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






28. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






30. An observer uses this






31. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






38. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






40. The perspective from which a story is told






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






42. To recreate or present with details






43. A comparison using like or as






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






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






46. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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