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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






2. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






4. Inflated - pretentious language.






5. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






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






9. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






12. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






14. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






16. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






18. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






28. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. The perspective from which a story is told






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






44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






45. The main idea of the story






46. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






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






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






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






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