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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






3. The perspective from which a story is told






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






5. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






9. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






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






11. To prove a point or to persuade






12. (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.






13. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






15. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






17. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






28. 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






29. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






31. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






35. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






40. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






41. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






44. To recreate or present with details






45. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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