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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






13. 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.






14. A word to which a pronoun refers.






15. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






16. The main idea of the story






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






18. (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.






19. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






20. 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.






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






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






23. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






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






26. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






29. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






31. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






34. To prove a point or to persuade






35. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






37. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






39. I - me - my - mine






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






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






42. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






46. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






47. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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