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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






2. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






3. The main idea of the story






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






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






6. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






8. A comparison using like or as






9. To recreate or present with details






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






11. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






14. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






15. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






18. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






20. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






22. 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.






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






24. (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.






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






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






27. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






29. To prove a point or to persuade






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






31. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






32. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






34. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






35. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






40. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






42. Inflated - pretentious language.






43. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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