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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






5. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






8. Inflated - pretentious language.






9. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






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






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






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






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






15. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






17. An idea that is implied or suggested






18. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






19. 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.






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






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






22. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






26. A comparison using like or as






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






28. (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.






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






30. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






35. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






37. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






39. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






49. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






50. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said