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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An idea that is implied or suggested






2. A matter discussed in the first person has this






3. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






11. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






15. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






17. To recreate or present with details






18. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






19. An observer uses this






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






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






22. I - me - my - mine






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






24. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






26. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






41. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. A comparison using like or as






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