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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






3. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






6. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






9. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






14. (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.






15. Anything that stands for or represents something else






16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






20. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






21. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






33. An observer uses this






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






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






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






37. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






47. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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