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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






9. A comparison using like or as






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






11. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






13. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






14. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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






24. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






25. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






26. The manner in which something is expressed in words






27. Inflated - pretentious language.






28. The main idea of the story






29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






32. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






41. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






42. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






43. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






44. To recreate or present with details






45. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






50. A humorous play on words