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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. Inflated - pretentious language.






5. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






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






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






8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






10. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






13. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






14. 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.






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






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






17. An observer uses this






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






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






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






21. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






22. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






24. 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






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






26. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






32. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






37. (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.






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






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






40. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






43. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






44. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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