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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






2. I - me - my - mine






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. An observer uses this






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






22. An idea that is implied or suggested






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






35. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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