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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






2. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






11. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






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






13. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






17. I - me - my - mine






18. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






20. Prove to be false or incorrect






21. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






30. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






33. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






34. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






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






38. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






40. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






43. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






45. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






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






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






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