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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. I - me - my - mine






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






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






9. 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






10. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






12. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






16. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






27. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






32. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






36. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






39. (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.






40. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






43. The perspective from which a story is told






44. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






47. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






48. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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







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