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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. To recreate or present with details






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






8. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






9. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






10. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






11. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






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






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






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






16. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






18. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






22. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






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






26. Inflated - pretentious language.






27. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






37. 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.






38. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






41. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






43. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






45. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses