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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. I - me - my - mine






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






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






4. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






7. An observer uses this






8. The manner in which something is expressed in words






9. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






11. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






12. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






16. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






17. A word to which a pronoun refers.






18. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






20. The dictionary definition of a word.






21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






23. 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






24. (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.






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






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






27. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






30. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Anything that stands for or represents something else






47. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






49. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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