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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






4. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






9. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






10. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






12. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






15. 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






16. An idea that is implied or suggested






17. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






20. A humorous play on words






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






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






23. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






25. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






27. 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






28. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






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






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






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






32. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






35. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






37. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






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






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






41. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






43. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






46. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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