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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






7. An observer uses this






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






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






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






13. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






19. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






20. A word to which a pronoun refers.






21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






22. 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






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






24. An appeal based on logic or reason






25. The main idea of the story






26. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






32. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






33. To recreate or present with details






34. 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.






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






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






37. (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.






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






46. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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







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