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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






5. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






6. (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.






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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






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






14. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






15. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






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






19. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






33. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






34. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






38. An idea that is implied or suggested






39. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






41. (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.






42. 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.






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






44. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






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






47. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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