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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






5. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






7. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






10. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






12. The main idea of the story






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






14. I - me - my - mine






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






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






17. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






19. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






20. 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






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






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






23. A humorous play on words






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






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






26. Anything that stands for or represents something else






27. (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.






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






29. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






32. A word to which a pronoun refers.






33. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






34. To prove a point or to persuade






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






36. An observer uses this






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






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






39. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






41. A comparison using like or as






42. An appeal based on logic or reason






43. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






49. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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