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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






5. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






27. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






28. 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.






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






30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






31. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






33. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






39. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






42. A comparison using like or as






43. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






46. To recreate or present with details






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






48. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






50. The manner in which something is expressed in words