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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






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






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






4. (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.






5. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






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






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






9. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






18. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






20. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






22. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






25. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






27. An idea that is implied or suggested






28. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. I - me - my - mine






35. 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.






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






37. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






45. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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