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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






11. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






12. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






15. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






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






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






18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






19. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






21. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






30. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






31. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






32. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






36. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






38. A humorous play on words






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






40. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






43. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






47. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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