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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






2. An idea that is implied or suggested






3. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






6. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






11. A humorous play on words






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






13. A comparison using like or as






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






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






16. (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.






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






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






19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






23. 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






24. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






28. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






29. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






31. 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.






32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






36. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






39. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






42. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






47. Prove to be false or incorrect






48. Anything that stands for or represents something else






49. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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