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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






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






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






5. The perspective from which a story is told






6. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






8. Anything that stands for or represents something else






9. (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.






10. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






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






13. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






14. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






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






16. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






25. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






27. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






30. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






36. To prove a point or to persuade






37. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






45. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






46. 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






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






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






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






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