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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






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






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






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






6. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






12. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






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






15. An idea that is implied or suggested






16. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






19. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






22. 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






23. The main idea of the story






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






25. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






26. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






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






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






29. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. (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.






37. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






39. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






45. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






50. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.