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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. 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.






2. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






5. A matter discussed in the first person has this






6. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






8. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






10. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






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






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






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






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






16. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






28. 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






29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






31. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






32. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






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






35. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. An appeal based on logic or reason






44. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






46. (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.






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






48. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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