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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






7. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






10. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






12. I - me - my - mine






13. Anything that stands for or represents something else






14. A humorous play on words






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






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






17. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






29. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






34. An observer uses this






35. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. Prove to be false or incorrect






41. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






42. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






45. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






47. A comparison using like or as






48. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






49. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






50. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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