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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






4. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






6. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






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






9. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






13. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






14. 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






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






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






17. To recreate or present with details






18. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






19. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






21. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






22. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






27. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






28. 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.






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






30. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






31. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






36. To prove a point or to persuade






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






38. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






44. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






46. Prove to be false or incorrect






47. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






48. The perspective from which a story is told






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






50. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature