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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






10. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






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






19. An idea that is implied or suggested






20. The main idea of the story






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






22. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






24. An appeal based on logic or reason






25. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






26. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






34. (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.






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






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






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






38. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






42. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






45. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






46. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






47. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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