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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. An observer uses this






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






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






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






6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






7. The main idea of the story






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






9. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






10. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






11. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






21. To recreate or present with details






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






23. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






26. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






31. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






32. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






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






34. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






36. A comparison using like or as






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






38. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






39. The perspective from which a story is told






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






41. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






45. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






48. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






49. Inflated - pretentious language.






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







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