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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






3. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






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






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






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






8. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






13. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






15. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






16. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






24. A comparison using like or as






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






26. 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






27. Prove to be false or incorrect






28. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The perspective from which a story is told






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






37. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






40. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






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






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






45. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






46. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






47. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






48. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






49. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






50. A humorous play on words