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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






4. 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






5. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






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






8. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






10. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






20. An observer uses this






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






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






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






24. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






25. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






27. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






31. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






35. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






37. 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.






38. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






40. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






41. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. The main idea of the story






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






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