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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






13. Inflated - pretentious language.






14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






15. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






16. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






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






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






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






20. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






25. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






28. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






34. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






35. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






36. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






40. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






45. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






47. To recreate or present with details






48. I - me - my - mine






49. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






50. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph