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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. To recreate or present with details






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






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






7. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






8. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






9. 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.






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






11. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






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






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






16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






24. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






28. A humorous play on words






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






30. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






31. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






35. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






37. The main idea of the story






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






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






40. Prove to be false or incorrect






41. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






45. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






46. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






49. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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