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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






2. 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.






3. An observer uses this






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






5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






7. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






8. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






12. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






19. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






23. A humorous play on words






24. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. To prove a point or to persuade






33. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






36. (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.






37. A matter discussed in the first person has this






38. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






41. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






44. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






45. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






49. The main idea of the story






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