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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A humorous play on words






2. A matter discussed in the first person has this






3. I - me - my - mine






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






5. (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.






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






7. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






22. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






26. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






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






29. 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.






30. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






35. An appeal based on logic or reason






36. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






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






45. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






49. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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