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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






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






3. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






5. A word to which a pronoun refers.






6. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






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






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






9. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






11. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






13. (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.






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






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






16. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






21. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






22. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






25. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






27. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






29. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






39. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






43. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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