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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






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






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






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






6. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






8. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






11. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






15. (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.






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






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






18. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






20. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






22. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






24. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






28. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






29. A comparison using like or as






30. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






31. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






34. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






36. (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.






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






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






39. 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






40. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






42. An observer uses this






43. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






45. 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






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






47. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






50. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction