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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






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






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






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






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






7. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






9. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






11. The perspective from which a story is told






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






13. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






16. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






17. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






20. Prove to be false or incorrect






21. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






22. (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.






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






24. A comparison using like or as






25. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






27. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






33. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






45. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






46. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






48. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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







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