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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. (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.






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






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






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






5. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






7. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






10. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






13. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






16. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






17. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






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






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






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






21. Prove to be false or incorrect






22. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






24. The manner in which something is expressed in words






25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






31. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






32. The main idea of the story






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






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






35. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






38. The perspective from which a story is told






39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






42. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






44. A humorous play on words






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






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






47. Inflated - pretentious language.






48. 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.






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






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