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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






3. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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






5. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






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






8. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






9. 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






10. A comparison using like or as






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






12. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






16. Inflated - pretentious language.






17. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






18. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






23. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






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






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






26. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






28. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






35. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






36. (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.






37. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






42. A word to which a pronoun refers.






43. An observer uses this






44. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






46. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






49. The main idea of the story






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