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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The perspective from which a story is told






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






3. (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.






4. 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






5. A word to which a pronoun refers.






6. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






10. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






19. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






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






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






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






24. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






25. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






29. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






32. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






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






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






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






36. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






43. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






48. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






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






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