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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






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






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






6. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






11. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






18. A humorous play on words






19. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






23. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






25. (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.






26. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






30. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






31. Inflated - pretentious language.






32. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






34. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






44. An observer uses this






45. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






46. 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






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






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






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






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